Amy Ashton: Comedian
Corporate comedian Amy Ashton combines stand-up, improvisation and customized workplace humor to create engaging, interactive entertainment that helps conference audiences laugh, connect and participate.
Quick Facts:
- Corporate comedian and conference entertainer
- Stand-up comedy and improvisation experience
- Theater Arts background
- Developed her craft in New York and Los Angeles
- Formats:
- Corporate comedian, conference comedienne, stand-up comedian
- Audiences:
- Corporate conferences, company celebrations, team-building events, association meetings and business gatherings looking for engaging comedy that feels relevant to the people in the room.
- Outcomes:
- Create shared laughter that helps attendees relax, connect and engage more naturally with one another.
- Bring workplace experiences to life through relatable comedy tailored to the organisation, audience and event.
- Increase audience participation and event energy through improvisation, interaction and spontaneous humor.
- Travels from: San Diego, CA
- **US Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Amy Ashton is a corporate comedian and conference entertainer known for combining sharp observational humor, improvisation and audience interaction to create memorable experiences for professional audiences.
With a background in Theater Arts, Amy developed her comedy skills within the New York and Los Angeles comedy scenes. Her experience in theater and improvisation shaped an adaptable performance style that allows her to respond naturally to audiences while tailoring material to the environment and occasion.
Amy has performed for corporate events, conferences and business gatherings, working with audiences ranging from established companies to emerging startups. Her understanding of workplace culture allows her to find humor in the situations, personalities and experiences professionals immediately recognise.
A key part of Amy’s appeal is her interactive approach. Rather than simply performing at an audience, she creates opportunities for attendees to become part of the experience, generating energy and connection throughout the room.
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