I am a West Michigan based comedian with over 40 years on the stage and TEDx Speaker. I am currently dedicated as Phyllis Diller's tribute. I offer strictly standup comedy, or a hybrid speaker/comedy in a one-woman-show format, or an interactive Story Time for Grown-Ups, which includes readings of the comedy legend's books.
16 reviews
Crissy C.
May 18, 2023I hired a group of celebrity impersonators as a surprise for my mother’s 60th Birthday party. Being Phyllis stood out amongst the crowd. Not only was she energetic and hilariously entertaining, we learned things about Phyllis Diller that we didn’t know! 100000/10 would totally book again.
Hired as: Tribute Artist
Being Phyllis Diller
Your shindig was a blast. I’m honored to have been a part of it. Please keep me in mind for future entertainment needs. I’ll even leave Fang at home.
Jareth J.
September 26, 2021Laurie is a funny professional. I look forward to hiring her again at our next event.
Hired as: Corporate Comedian
Being Phyllis Diller
Thank you bigly. A good time was had by all. I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to next time.
Jodi M.
September 5, 2021Laurie is a hoot! We laughed so hard. She is funny and relatable, and we're so fortunate she could accommodate our last-minute request.
Hired as: Christian Comedian
Elza B.
August 15, 2021When you get that humor that makes you scream out loud and think at the same time is priceless!
Hired as: Corporate Comedian
Being Phyllis Diller
Can't make it too easy for you! You had a fun group. Hope to make it an annual event. Thanks for the opportunity to perform.
Cindy W.
August 6, 2021Laurie commands the stage and delivers her act perfectly. Her one liners are relatable life moments that are hysterical!
Hired as: Corporate Comedian
Being Phyllis Diller
Thanks bigly, Cindy. I thought that was going to be a tough event with post-election chaos, but everyone was so ready to laugh and have fun.
Price range: $750 - $1800
Languages: English, Sarcasm
Gig length: 20 - 240 minutes
AS PHYLLIS DILLER:
This fun-loving Phyllis Diller Tribute Artist is the perfect classic comedy, speaker, emcee, interactive roaming/walkabout entertainer for:
Anniversaries
Awards Banquets
Birthdays
Company Picnics
Conventions
Corporate Events
Customer Appreciation Promotions
Fairs and Festivals
Farewell Parties
Fundraisers
Get Well Wishes
Grand Openings
Holiday Parties
Judge Competitions
Meet ‘n Greets / Mix ‘n Mingle
Retirement Celebrations
Weddings
Women’s History Month Events
Registration Tables (Annual meetings or Reunions)
Special Events
Trade Shows
Welcoming Receptions
Phyllis will bring nostalgia back with classic comedy, roam, rove, walkabout, mix and mingle, provide crowd work, be available for photo ops, and interact with your guests to keep them amused. Imagine the cackling Phyllis as your emcee, handing out your marketing collateral or delivering a dinner speech to guests who are seated or standing, in a large crowds, or part of an intimate audience at a drinks reception.
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In hindsight, I’ve been preparing for this role as PHYLLIS DILLER IMPERSONATOR my entire life.
It all started on a cold December day in the mid-century. I was born a blue-eyed, redhead. Some might say it must be my destiny. Before I could write my name, I started performing. As a pudgy, little ginger, barely out of cloth diapers, I spent the next 13 years as a ballerina and a tap dancer. My grandfather was a professional musician, so naturally I went on to play a couple musical instruments.
I even dabbled in acting. Entertainment telegrams were big in the 80s so I started a singing and dancing telegram business entertaining clients using my comedy characters.
In 1988 I performed stand-up comedy for the first time at the Comedy Den in Grand Rapids Michigan.
When I had that blinding glimpse of the obvious moment about being a Phyllis Diller tribute artist, I wondered why I didn't see it earlier. Naturally, it felt so right. I realized that I was born to do this. I have unknowingly been training for this role my whole life.
Client will have appropriate dressing room, sound system available at the event. Corded, wireless, or lav microphone will do nicely. I'll bring the funny, you bring the sound and performance platform.
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Ada, MI
Phyllis' standup comedy focuses mainly on:
Self deprecation - old and ugly, poor housekeeper, lousy cook
Husband - cheap & lazy Fang
Mother-in-law jokes
It is classic comedy (written mid-century) geared now toward Boomers and Gen X crowds.
Who inspired and influenced me to be a Phyllis Diller tribute artist? Well the queen of comedy herself, thee Phyllis Diller, of course.
All I need is a microphone and a place to perform... and the ashtray, this paddle game and the remote control and the lamp and that's all I need.
Tribute Artist
