She’s from the concrete jungle where her fears may be non-existent, but her sense of humor has led her to live her best life. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Marsi Green. The Queens, NY native shares some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how she always owns the laughs.
Name: Marsi Green
Hometown: Queens, NY
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @marsisgotjokes
Years in Comedy: 3
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: Stages all across the country
Comedic Influences: Jessica Kirson, Whitney Cummings, Natasha Leggero, Michelle Buteau, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, & Tom Segura
Favorite Comedy Album: Jessica Kirson “Talking to Myself”
Favorite Comedy Special: Martin Lawrence “You So Crazy”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Anchorman
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Married with Children
Favorite Comedic Character: Ali G
Favorite City to Perform In: New York City
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Myself it’s safe.
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Politically Incorrect Peers
Favorite Comedy Club: The Comedy Cellar
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
It’s always been there
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
It felt satisfying.
How would you describe your comedic style:
I tell it how it is.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
Recording voice and phone notes and working on them later, sitting down when feeling creative trying to get the most out of that, it comes and goes.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Rubbing elbows with the right people will only get you so far. Talent doesn’t lie. The tough scene, the best in the country. People will let you know you’re not funny, or you don’t have it. For the most part.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Respect and acknowledgment from the masses, but more importantly my comedic heroes.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Usama Siddiquee & Brittany Brave
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Almost falling through a Brooklyn roof doing outdoor comedy in the thick of the pan. Hi Lee Lan. I fell into slow-mo.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Keep at it and you’ll get better.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
Surprised at times. I used to be less attractive, then it was more believable. GO FIGURE!
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
It’s hard work! There is no immediate gratification besides the feeling you get. If that’s not enough, for a while…. It ain’t for you!
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
The audiences are too sensitive. As are some of the comedians.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Stretch out your laughs, get out of your own way. Sherrod Small.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“This thing on?”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
Mike Tyson pre hangover on a bender in Las Vegas at a topless pool.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
Brooklyn rooftop
A Marsi Green Fun Fact:
My favorite word is BITCH! like Too Short.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
No ceiling!
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Be prepared!
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
It’s in a sensitive space that needs to be taken back.
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:
Curb Your Enthusiasm! Larry David at a strip club that’s very unsanitary.
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
The Comedy Cellar always with Martin Lawrence and Whitney Cummings
What’s next for you:
Netflix 2024
Watch Marsi Green performing at Comic Strip Live:
Follow Marsi Green’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @marsisgotjokes
Youtube: Marsi Green
