While she may not yet be widely covered in mainstream media, she’s quickly becoming one of the premier performers and producers in the state of Texas. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Esperanza Moses. The Rockwall, TX native shares some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and explains how she always owns the laughs.
Name: Esperanza Moses
Hometown: Rockwall, TX
Instagram/Twitter/Tik-Tok: @esperanza._moses
Years in Comedy: 1
Comedic Influences: Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Ali Wong, & Jim Gaffigan
Favorite Comedy Special: Jim Gaffigan “Quality Time”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Favorite Comedy TV Show: The Office
Favorite Comedic Character: Michael Scott (The Office)
Favorite City to Perform In: Rockwall, TX and Austin, TX
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Nothing is off limits when it comes to topics to joke about!
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: I welcome all audiences.
Favorite Comedy Club: Jax Comedy House in Rockwall, TX may be biased on that one, but also Plano now called Mic Drop, and Addison Improv, and Vulcan in Austin
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I started an Improv class that same year, and from going to stand-up comedy shows, I fell in love with the performance, the audience, and the laughter that comedy brings to people. So then I started comedy and producing all in the same month, and it has been rewarding!
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
My first show performing was at Addison Improv in Addison, TX, and I remember the nerves, the heat, and me trying to remember my set as it was my first time performing in a showcase. But after I went up there, everything went away, and I didn’t want to come off stage because it went by so fast, and the energy from the crowd is so rewarding.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Conversational, observational, and storytelling with a little bit of empowerment in it at my shows.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I will have a thought, and I type it in my notes app or I write it in my journal. Sometimes I will do a voice memo of what I am thinking and transcribe it to a joke.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
There is so much talent here, not only can some of us comedians just do stand up, but we can also do sketch, improv, and sing. I am blessed that my beginning journey is here in DFW.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
I have a list of short-term and long-term goals, and I judge success by achieving those goals. It can be something small like performing at a specific venue to headlining my first very own show, which I will be doing for my birthday show on November 1st, 2025. I believe your success is in the small endeavors you set out to do.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
When I was given my very own show called the Esperanza & Friends show and had all my comedy peers, friends, and people that I knew started in comedy all under one room for my first show, only a few months, and having a full room attendance show was so humbling. The memorable moment is when I was running my open mic as the host, and the amazing comedian, Ralph Barbosa, came to my open mic I was running at the time, and I got to host and time him for his set. Ralph Barbosa even took a selfie and video with me and he was so cool.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Comics are very hard on themselves, and what we think are failures are not what anyone else sees. I learned in my failures that comparison is a thief of joy, and to move on from any failures and choose to have faith and courage, and to keep going after all your endeavors and goals. Failure is inevitable.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
Laughter is contagious, so if they laugh really hard, I can’t help but give it back, and my laughter sounds like a vulture.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Exhilarating, inspiring, exciting, but also exhausting and defeating. It’s the most enriching career to have chosen.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Just being one year into this industry as a comedian and producer, I have found comedy is constantly changing, and the only way to evolve is to change, so I per se wouldn’t change anything but be open to the change the industry brings.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“I am Mexi-can not Mexi-can’t”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
When I ran into one of my favorite band members from a local band in town called PANTERA, drummer Vinnie Paul! It was funny because just like any other fan, he asked me what my favorite songs were, and I froze up and couldn’t think of any songs, being star-struck, so I named a song from Metallica and lost him in conversation. (Laughs)
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
At a bowling alley that hosts monthly shows! I was standing in the middle of a bowling alley doing my comedy set.
A Esperanza Moses Fun Fact:
I love to powerlift, and I actually won a division locally, and it’s fun because being so small, no one can assume that I can lift such weight.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Just to continue producing shows and making people laugh.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Simple: show up as your authentic self — just with better timing. Comedy is connection. It’s not just about punchlines, it’s about relatability, rhythm, and resilience. You don’t ‘get’ the laughs — you earn them through honesty, practice, and learning from every awkward pause. Own your story, and the laughs will follow.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
Comedy has become where it’s digital, global, and brandable. Comedians aren’t just performers anymore — we’re content creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs. The stage is now a screen, the audience is worldwide, and the punchline? It better land fast. Comedy is becoming a business — and those who treat it like one will own the laughs.
If you could write an episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be:
Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Episode Idea (Clean Comedian Style): Will gives a funny but heartfelt speech at a school assembly and accidentally becomes the face of positivity—now he’s stuck trying to live up to his own “inspirational quotes” while Carlton turns his every word into merch.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
I would do a clean comedy show at Dry Bar Comedy Club in Provo, Utah. It’s built for clean comedy, the audience is smart, warm, and nobody’s afraid of a punchline that doesn’t come with a warning label. Comedians I’d share the stage with is Jim Gaffigan– because who else can turn Hot Pockets into a career and still be relatable to your mom? Secondly, Jeanne Robertson – her Southern charm and storytelling still inspire how I craft my own material.
3. Michael Jr.– thoughtful, funny, and always finds the punchline with purpose. He proves that clean doesn’t mean boring—it means clever.
(How the night would go) The show would be full of laughs the whole family could enjoy—no one clutching pearls, no awkward coughs from row three. Just solid, joyful comedy built on stories we all recognize: parenting, food, relationships, and trying to look busy at work when your boss walks by. By the end, we’re all laughing, high-fiving, and someone’s grand.
What’s next for you:
Only God knows what’s next, but I am headlining my very first show at Jax Comedy House doing clean comedy for my birthday show.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because a joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Better to laugh and have joy!
Follow Esperanza Moses’ comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter: Esperanza Moses
The only shows she is on are her own. She’s objectively not funny.
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