Amanda Cohen

Description

I can host or headline, or anything in between. I can work clean! I just did 25 minutes at a JCC and one of the comments was “Loved the comics!!!!! Great job, talent-finder! It was such a fabulous night. Truly, it was just what the doctor ordered.” I also do well with LBGTQIA-friendly audiences. I don’t go filthy but my long set is definitely geared toward adults. I don’t normally do a lot of crowd-work but I do love it! I also have a 15 minute set as Mrs. Claus for holiday events.

Biography

20+ years in comedy, including headlining shows, performing at major clubs, placing in national contests, and touring all over the country. I trained in improv in Chicago at Second City Conservatory, Annoyance Theater, and ComedySportz. I can lead improv workshops for an interactive experience, or just make a crowd laugh.

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Experience

20+ years as a professional comedian plus improv training and extensive hosting skills. My best audiences are educated, queer and queer-friendly, but I can play anywhere. I don't usually do a lot of crowd work but I absolutely can do it! Many festivals including World Series of Comedy (top 16 out of 400+), SLO Comedy Fest, Burbank Comedy Fest, Milwaukee Comedy Fest, and Chicago Women’s Funny Fest.

Previous Clients

Clubs all over the country, including Improv, Funny Bone, Zanies, Stir Crazy (Phoenix), Laughing Tap (Milwaukee), Mic Drop (South Bend IN), Flappers (Burbank). Agencies include Entertainmentmax and MMEC.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

Stage, film and commercial acting, and TONS of improv (short-form and long-form)

Physical Characteristics

Meet the Act

I'm not political in my comedy but I lean left and talk about progressive things like LBGTQIA+ acceptance (despite not being on that spectrum) and depending on the crowd, I may talk about being an atheist. I spent 20 years as a professional face painter and I'm a natural explorer. In my occasional free time I'm a scuba diver.

Virtual Services Offer

Zoom producer

I'm an expert Zoom producer and can host and produce Zoom comedy shows.

PowerPoint Specialist

I create and edit PowerPoint templates and teach classes in using them.

Stand Up Comedy Workshop

I will help you tighten up your material with one-on-one coaching.