Susanna Spies: Comedian
Comedian and keynote speaker Susanna Spies, known as Comedy Mama, uses humor, storytelling, and performance to build confidence, connection, and empowerment at work and on stage.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Stand-up comedian and performer since 1997
- Television, film, and commercial acting experience
- Founder of Comedy Playground comedy education program
- Corporate speaker and comedy workshop facilitator
- Formats: Comedic keynote speaker, stand-up comedian, workshop facilitator, comedy coach
- Audiences: Corporate teams, conferences, leadership programs, creatives, and organizations seeking engagement, confidence, and connection through humor
- Outcomes:
- Increased confidence and authentic communication
- Stronger team connection through shared laughter
- Practical tools for using humor in professional and personal settings
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Susanna Spies, widely known as Comedy Mama, is a veteran stand-up comedian, performer, and comedy educator who has been making audiences laugh since 1997. Her career spans stand-up comedy, television, film, corporate entertainment, and education, blending sharp wit with deeply relatable storytelling.
Susanna’s performance background includes television, film, and stage, with credits such as NBC’s Sunset Beach and national commercials, as well as acting alongside Amanda Peet in the indie feature Whipped. Her extensive experience across mediums has shaped a confident, engaging stage presence that resonates with diverse audiences.
Beyond stand-up, Susanna is a sought-after corporate speaker and facilitator who teaches professionals how to use humor as a tool for communication, confidence, and connection. She brings laughter into leadership development, team-building workshops, and interactive experiences designed to help people show up more authentically.
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Susanna Spies, widely known as Comedy Mama, is a dynamic comedian, performer, and educator who has dedicated her career to spreading laughter and empowerment through humor. With her signature blend of sharp wit, insightful storytelling, and an engaging stage presence, she captivates audiences of all backgrounds—whether on stage as a stand-up comedian, leading corporate comedy workshops, or inspiring aspiring performers through her renowned Comedy Playground program.
As a veteran of the comedy world, Susanna seamlessly weaves humor into everyday life, making her performances not just entertaining but deeply relatable. Whether she’s delivering a stand-up set, hosting an interactive comedy experience, or coaching professionals on using humor as a tool for confidence and connection, she leaves audiences laughing, learning, and wanting more.
SUSANNA SPIES is a seasoned comedienne and actress who has been making the world laugh since 1997. Her extensive performance background includes all mediums of television, film, and stage including: NBC’s Sunset Beach by the great Aaron Spelling, numerous national commercials, and working alongside feature film stars such as Amanda Peet in the indie feature hit: “Whipped”.
Susanna Spies’ career spans across stand-up comedy, corporate entertainment, and comedy education, making her a versatile and impactful force in the industry. She has performed at top comedy clubs, festivals, and private events, where her keen observational humor and quick wit keep audiences engaged from start to finish.
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