Melissa Richelle

Chicago, IL

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Overview

Melissa Richelle is a stand-up comedian. With experience hosting and in improv Melissa would be a fun addition to any event. She can be clean or vulgar, whatever you need. Her "You Know You've Been Single Too Long" jokes are a crowd favorite.

Melissa is currently studying belly dance at The Jasmin Jahal School of Belly Dance, Improv at Second City, and Stand-up at Comedy Sportz in Chicago & Feminine Comique, "FemCom" in Chicago.

Melissa Richelle's background is in acting, she graduated from Millikin University with a BA in Theatre.

While in school she also studied finance and voice. During her time at Millikin, she spent a semester in London studying at The Globe Theatre.


Reviews

1 review

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Michael G.

December 16, 2020

I liked it

I was skeptical this was going to be any good at all. Pleasantly surprised how funny Melissa is. Laughed out loud multiple times. Hope to see more of her in the future.

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian

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Melissa Richelle

Thanks Michael! Feel free to pass my info along to anyone that might want to do online or in person gigs :)

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English , Italian , Spanish

Gig length: 5 - 60 minutes

What to expect

My act is typically PG-13, I can do PG and I can do R depending on how much time you need.

About

For more information including her website, social media, and videos please email Melissa.

Additional booking notes

Most shows require a microphone, I would need one provided.

I have a camera with a tripod if we want to tape it and I can add that and editing into the amount charged.

Set list

N/A for stand up- jokes change

I have topics on:
(some have a lot more jokes than other categories)

*Dating
*Relationships
*Race
*Feminism
*Marriage
*Children
*Pets
*Jobs
*Family

For R rated shows:
*Drugs & Alcohol
*Nudity & Such
*Virginity and sexual experiences

Influences and inspiration

Lucille Ball, Betty White, many local Chicago comics! Kathleen Madigan, Bill Burr, Louis CK, Seinfeld, Patrice O'Neil, Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Eddie Izzard, too many to count.

Setup requirements

Microphone & Amp- preferred

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