stand-up comedian
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For Rodriguez, who is best known as a stand-up comedian, “Hurricane Seasons” also marked a return to a part of her artistic identity that existed long before comedy — her love of acting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Viv Groskop, a stand-up comedian, writer and public speaking coach advises picking a word that encapsulates what you want your speech to convey.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
But fans grew suspicious as holes emerged in her story, said Dave Neal, a stand-up comedian who was among the first to cover the case on his YouTube show “Rush Hour.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, had led the way for comedies with 24 nominations, compared to 19 for "Widow's Bay."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Maybe when I grow up I could be like a stand-up comedian, and just get onstage and make those noises.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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