As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Alyx Libby. The New Smyrna Beach, FL native shares some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and explains how she always owns the laughs.
Name: Alyx Libby
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL/Atlanta, GA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Tik-Tok: @alyxandra/@alyxlibby/alyx.libby.5/@alyxlibby
Years in Comedy: 7
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: OFTV, NPR, Showtime, BET, & Oxygen
Comedic Influences: Beth Stelling & John Mulaney – I think these are comics I like more than influences per se.
Favorite Comedy Album: Oh god don’t make me choose.
Favorite Comedy Special: Seriously, I can’t choose.
Favorite Comedy Movie: Grandma’s Boy
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Friends
Favorite Comedic Character: Chandler Bing
Favorite City to Perform In: My least favorite is Las Vegas.
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Myself & mental health
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: A sold-out one!
Favorite Comedy Club: The Comedy Fort
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I didn’t have cable growing up, so I discovered standup in a roundabout way by watching sitcoms in the 90s – Home Improvement, The Drew Carey Show, Roseanne. And then when I moved to Orlando and discovered open mic comedy, it finally become accessible and I got to try it!
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
I remember how nervous I was, probably because I was trying to make fun of open mic comedy.
How would you describe your comedic style:
I’m pretty self-deprecating.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I get inspired by everyday life and then sit down to expand on the topic.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Atlanta has a lot of independent shows and StarBar is my favorite!
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Success is when someone asks, “what have I seen you on?” and you can give them an answer! But real success is a long career of doing what you love.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Katie Hughes, Zain Sharif, Lace Larrabee and Caley Synan are all amazing comics that are from or currently in Atlanta.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
My first comedy taping was definitely the most memorable, and it was at The Creek and the Cave in Austin!
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Everyone has failures, and the most important thing is to keep going.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
Surprise, mostly. Then they have questions or their own jokes to share!
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
(Laughs) It’s just such a long process and I’m not there yet! I mostly host and feature with a few headlining spots here and there. I do love traveling for comedy, though!
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Equality. The regular world needs this too!
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Every other comic’s advice is just their opinion, follow your own path.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Positively Dark”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
When a celebrity (can’t name) repeatedly kept hitting on me in front of his fans even though he knew I was engaged.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
Someone’s basement probably, or a pottery studio.
An Alyx Libby Fun Fact:
I’m from the Shark Bite Capital of the world…and I still love to get in the water there!
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
My own tv show would be great!
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Write what you think is funny, not what you think other people want to hear.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I try not to worry about it!
If you could write an episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be:
An episode of FRIENDS: The One Where They Play Pictionary and everyone almost dies because of Monica’s competitiveness.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
I would get to headline at Comedy Cellar! I would have celebrity drop-ins: Dave Attell, Beth Stelling, Dave Chapelle.
What’s next for you:
I have some meetings with management companies coming up, and another comedy taping!
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because we’re all going to die one day.
Follow Alyx Libby’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: Alyx Libby
Personal Website: Alyx Libby
