A Bay Area newcomer who is gaining confidence and followers every time she touches the mic. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs while getting to know comedian Christina Pickles. The Livermore, CA native shares with us some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how she owns the laughs.
Name: Christina Pickles
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @Christina__Pickles
Years in Comedy: N/A
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: The Voice Party Podcast
Favorite Comedy Album: George Carlin “Indecent Exposure”
Favorite Comedy Special: Eddie Murphy “RAW”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Death at Funeral (Original)
Favorite Comedy TV Show: The Office
Favorite Comedic Character: Michael Scott
Favorite City to Perform In: San Francisco, CA
Favorite Topics to Joke About: My Insecurities
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Dark Comedy Lovers
Favorite Comedy Club: Tommy T’s
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
As a child probably around 5 years old.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
How nervous I was. I‘ve been skydiving and doing standup for the 1st time was even more nerve-wracking than that.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Sassy
Describe your process for comedic writing:
Finding the funny in my insecurities.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Supportive Scene
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
If you have the audience laughing.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Kayla Hardy
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
My audience members tell me how they relate to my comedy bits.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
You really can learn a lot about yourself from failures. How you deal or how your growth makes you who you are.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They let their guard’s down.
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
You learn so much about people in your community. You connect more with others and you enjoy being a part of something great.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
I would like more comedy clubs to open up.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Pretend to be confident, even if you’re not.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
Welcome to the Sh*t Show.
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I met Russell Peters once and all I can say is that he was the nicest guy ever.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
No weird places yet, just weird audiences.
A Christina Pickles Fun Fact:
I’m an unhinged person, pretending to be normal like everyone else.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Headliner at comedy clubs
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Really pay attention to how the audience reacts to your delivery. Take note, then adjust accordingly.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I think about this a lot. I think stand-up will always be the art medium that connects audiences to each other and the comic. Laughing together is like coming to a general understanding. I think people crave that kind of human connection where we all understand the same feeling the joke gives off.
If you could write one episode for one classic TV sitcom which show would it be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
The Office and it would be about Social Media edict. Michael will be mad that he doesn’t have enough followers, Meredith will be in a political comment war with Oscar. Kelly would be the girl that shares way too much about her feelings. Ryan would be a foodie. Kevin would have an Only Fans addiction. Dwight will be scared of a big brother getting his information.
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
Saturday Night, Tommy Ts. Russell Peters, Bo Burnham & Annie Lederman
What’s next for you:
Local shows around the Bay Area
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because life shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Get over yourself and have fun.
Follow Christina Pickles’ comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @Christina__Pickles
