Janice is a stand-up comic, storyteller and a show producer. And as a former Psychiatric Nurse. she specializes in Laughter Wellness. See her recent TEDxSFU talk.
She is the owner of a stand-up comedy/storytelling school called Laughter Zone 101 and she is a two time Funniest Female winner.
As a corporate presenter she shares tips for good hearted healthy living, and the importance of using laughter as a wellness tool. She combines her nerd science side with her flipping off the bird side as she gives you stress coping tips for your mental health, and she keeps you laughing while you are learning.
She has done keynotes for Teachers, Nurses, Hospice and Palliative care, and Business People.
3 reviews
Calvin T.
October 2, 2025Janice is so well-rounded that I can’t imagine any organization not benefitting from her comedy. We invited Janice to a team building event and she brought amazing energy to our team. Laughter is therapy and everything she did was so engaging that we are still talking about Janice’s performance.
Hired as: Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
Devon M.
October 24, 2023Jan's unique strengths as a comedian and arts educator along with her history in psychiatric nursing ensure that her sets have depth, purpose, and insight - all while being side-splittingly funny. She excels at both in-person and virtual events with relatable humour and wellness gems.
Hired as: Comedian
Kathy N.
January 11, 2022Jan delivered a lot of good information related to wellness in a fun way. Staff was able to build up their tool kit for keeping well. Thank you!
Hired as: Comedian
Price range: Starts at $1,575
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes
Gigs offered:
Opening/Closing Keynote
Emcee
10-45 minute comedy set. Clean set, cheeky set, slightly R rated.
Women's groups celebrations, birthdays, divorce parties, house event, fundraisers
Workshops on Laughter Wellness
Lunch and Learn workshops
Therapeutic Laughter
Laughter Yoga
Storytelling workshops
Stand-up comedy workshops
Janice Bannister is a stand-up comic, storyteller and a show producer. And as a former Psychiatric Nurse. she specializes in Laughter Wellness.
She is also a two time winner of BC's Funniest Female, and she recently did a TEDxSFU 2023 talk to the biggest Canadian audience to date.
She has worked the comedy club circuit for twenty plus years, and has produced over 978 showcases for comedy clubs, fundraisers, and corporate events. She runs a stand-up comedy school called Laughter Zone 101 and teaches stand-up comedy at the House of Comedy BC and for SFU continuing studies. She also teaches Brain Fitness for the Arts at SFU.
Janice's comedy sets will make you laugh with a combination of her street humour, cheeky attitude to life, and what annoys her in the world around her.
As a corporate presenter she shares tips for good healthy living, and the importance of using laughter as a wellness tool. She combines her nerd science side with her flipping off the bird side as she gives you stress coping tips for your mental health, and she keeps you laughing while you are learning.
Additional gig information:
Janice specializes in Laughter Wellness Lunch & Learns, Workshops for conferences, and keynotes for events.
She has performed at Just For Laughs, Just for Laughs NW, Yuk Yuks, House of ComedyBC, Laugh Gallery and numerous corporate clients.
References can be provided.
Required for the show:
Microphone and stand
Corded mic, cordless mic, lavaliere or lapel mic
Podium and water available
Virtual available (to be discussed)
Corporate or business gigs will be discussed with the contact person for content.
Specialized content can be developed to suit your business, or special guest.
Monday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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New Westminster, BC
Monday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Parksville, BC
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 8:15pm
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North Vancouver, BC
Comedy sets can be geared to your audience.
Janice is a clean comic with some cheeky material.
Specializes in Female based material.
Janice has been described as a combination of Lucille Ball and Joan Rivers.
Elevated stage area preferred
Stand-Up Comedian
