She’s an opinionated millennial whose sense of humor has quickly turned her into one of comedy’s and America’s brightest sweethearts. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Katie K. The Rogers, AR native shares some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how she always owns the laughs.
Name: Katie K.
Hometown: Rogers, AR/Los Angeles, CA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @KatieKComedy
Years in Comedy: 6
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: America’s Got Talent Season 16, America’s Got Talent Extreme, Squished on Amazon Prime, and American Diggers on TruTV
Comedic Influences: Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, and Iliza Shlesinger
Favorite Comedy Album: Bo Burnham “Inside”
Favorite Comedy Special: Iliza Shlesinger “Elder Millennial”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Just Friends
Favorite Comedy TV Show: The Office
Favorite Comedic Character: Dooneese Maharelle (Baby Hands on SNL)
Favorite City to Perform In: San Luis Obispo, CA
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Stories from my own life!
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: People ready to have a good time!
Favorite Comedy Club: Can’t wait for the world to see Mic Drop Comedy Club in San Diego, CA
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I’ve loved to make people laugh as soon as I popped out of the womb.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
It was a disaster
How would you describe your comedic style:
Animated storytelling
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I say it out loud first with all the details and whittle it down from there!
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Wildly populated and competitive in LA, but forces you to work harder.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Do I still love doing it? Am I making people laugh? Can I pay my bills?
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Meeting my comedy family and winning Best Of Fest at Big Pine Comedy Festival, getting my first TV credit.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
No one cares, just keep going.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
Ask me to be funny and do a bit right then. *eye roll*
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
It’s not for the weak.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
More inclusivity!
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Just tell the truth. It’s funny enough as it is.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Bless Me Bitch”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I ran into Iliza at a strip mall bar in Hollywood and she commented that she had the same shirt as me. It said Harvard Law Just Kidding on it.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
A hallway at a college gig where the audience was walking by the whole time.
A Katie K. Fun Fact:
I used to want to be a spy so I memorized Morse code as a kid.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Touring the world and selling out shows.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Be humble! if people don’t laugh, it’s not funny. Change it or trash it.
What’s next for you:
Manifesting more TV credits and stage time!
Why should a person always laugh at life:
It’s not that serious.
Follow Katie K. comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @KatieKComedy
Youtube: Katie K Comedy
Personal Website: www.katiekcomedy.com
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