The best way to break the ice in any conversation is with a good laugh. Whether they’re attracting new fans or bringing happiness to their loved ones through laughter, comedians always use their gift for humor as a positive way to bring people together. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Ashley Baca. The Santa Fe, NM native shares with us some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and why she owns the laughs.
Name: Ashley Baca
Hometown: Santa Fe, NM/Los Angeles CA
Social Media Accounts: Instagram: @lavishash_ Twitter: @Ashleylbaca Facebook: Ashley Baca Snapchat: @ashpicsnap Tik-Tok: @AshleyBaca_
Years in Comedy: 4
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: Tiny Laughs Reve TV, We Own The Laughs (Season 1), & Paid Content Creator on Stereo App
Comedic Influences: Ali Wong, Sam Morril, & Chris Rock
Favorite Comedy Album: John Mulaney “New In Town”
Favorite Comedy Special: Hasan Minaj “Homecoming King”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Superbad
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Arrested Development
Favorite Comedic Character: Kristin Wiig’s Penelope (SNL)
Favorite City to Perform In: Santa Fe, NM
Favorite Topics to Joke About: I love joking about my Family because it’s relatable.
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Any audience willing to have fun.
Favorite Comedy Club: The Comedy Store in Hollywood, CA
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
My friend convinced me to write 5 jokes and go to a mic, I became obsessed no matter how many times I thought I should quit.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
The feeling when you get a laugh.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Storytelling with punchlines.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
Find a subject funny, put it in my notes then try the subject at a mic to come up with tags to make a funny bit.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Los Angeles Comedy scene is one of the biggest with mics every night and 3 amazing clubs, but since COVID, that has all changed.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Making money off your comedy or writing.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Darius Bennett, Audrey Stewart, Willie Simon, & Fanto
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
I got to feature at a casino in a small town in Texas and I had several people ask fo my autograph after. Made me feel like I was making an impact with my comedy.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
My sense of humor is what brings people around me.
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
It’s one of the most difficult things I’ve ever pursued.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
I would make it so there were more opportunities to be seen by bookers.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Just keep going, you’ll get better and better.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
Baca Fresh
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I told Anders Holm “I Love You!” and he said, “Thank You!”
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
The parking lot of a hardware store.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
I can’t wait until I have an hour special and my podcast has paid sponsors 10,000 monthly listeners.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Be yourself and make the most of the thrill you get from being on stage.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I feel like it’s changed so much in 2020 with media being the main source of comedy I have no idea what’s next for live comedy.
If you could write one episode for one classic TV sitcom which show would be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
Seinfeld! I would write an episode where Kramer was raising chickens in the apartment building for his new fried chicken restaurant.
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
The main room at The Comedy Store with Hasan Minaj, Sam Moril and Ali Wong.
What’s next for you:
Writing more scripts and starring in TV shows.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Cause nothing should be taken too seriously.
Watch Ashley Baca in Episode 2 of We Own The Laughs:
Follow Ashley Baca on all forms of social media:
Instagram: @lavishash_
Twitter: @Ashleylbaca
Facebook: Ashley Baca
Snapchat: @ashpicsnap
Tik-Tok: @AshleyBaca_
