Susan Rice
4 reviews- Portland, OR
- Stand-Up Comedian
- Travels up to 3000 miles
- $600- $2500
Overview
From Comedy Clubs such as the Improv's to Cruise Lines to HBO Comedy Festival @ Caesar's Palace this woman "brings the goods" She is "Funny, Familiar and Clean."
Over the years Susan Rice has catpured the attention of such stars as George Carlin,Jerry Seinfeld and the King of "Laugh In" George Schlatter. She has been featued in the Comedy trade Magazine "The Comedian"
Hiring her insures a night of memorable laughter.
4 Reviews
Susan is very funny in a familiar way. She recently performed in Portland for an audience of about 200 ovarian cancer survivors, and others who support ovarian cancer awareness. She kept everyone in stitches with her relatable jokes and comfortable personality. She was extremely professional and easy to work with as well. We would hire her again, no doubt!
Stand-Up Comedian
Susan, preformed at my parents 50th Anniversary. She had everyone laughing, from the beginning to the end.
Stand-Up Comedian
Susan performed at our client event that had approx. 100 people in attendance. She showed up early and gave a GREAT show! She was funny without being crass or insensitive to an audience that was a mix of people and had the crowd roaring the entire time! I would hire her again in a minute!! she made our event a success!!
Stand-Up Comedian
Susan entertained our holiday party guests with wit and charm! She knows how to read the audience and relates on a lot of levels. She did a fabulous job!
Comedian, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
Response from Susan Rice:
Thank you Lindsey, your group was a lot of fun!
Booking Info
What to Expect
I'm a surprise. Usually no one expects me to be the comic. I look like I've just wandered in from another party looking for free booze or I got lost. When I take the stage there is a twitter in the room and once they realize I'm not going to lecture them or give testimony everyone relaxes.
My many years of performing stand up gives me an edge to read a crowd quickly I do not put anyone on the spot that is not willing to play. It's all good natured fun.
I think what you can expect is a feeling you just spent an hour with a familiar old friend who can make you laugh.
About
It is said that music sooths the soul. Well laughter will heal it. That's why I got into comedy. I love to laugh and make people laugh.
I fell into it in 1983 buy accident. While writing a one woman show I found a little place called The Leaky Roof Tavern in Portland OR. They were having an Open Mic where I could hone my material. I soon learned what I was doing was stand up comedy. I was hooked and by 1986 had packed my VW Super Beetle and moved to LA.
From 1985 to 1998 I traveled all over this wonderful country working at every comedy club that would have me. I did cruise ships and national television as well as all the cable comedy shows and I still had my VW.
I have had the extrodinary pleasure of working with some of the greatest comics ever. Jerry Seinfeld, Paula Pondstone,George Lopez.
What most people do not know is the Pacific NW is a hot bed for our countries best comedians. Of the 23 comics I started out with in 83' 8 of us are still nationally touring comics.
I love what I do. I love where I live and I hope to be making people laugh until I draw my last breath. Hire me .. that maybe coming sooner than you think.. look at me! Ha!
Additional Booking Notes
My requirements are simple. A stage w/ a step up. A stool for a drink and a lower stool to sit on. Lights are really appreciated but good sound is more important.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 07, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| January 14, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| October 06, 2016 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| May 29, 2015 | Anniversary Party |
| December 05, 2014 | Awards Night |
| December 31, 2013 | Bar/Lounge |
| August 20, 2013 | Corporate Event |
Influences & Inspiration
After 35 years in comedy it's hard to pinpoint who influenced me.
I was a huge Cosby fan growing up as most kids in the mid 60's I memorized " Why is There Air " Or Bob Newhart. Carol Burnett was a must watch in our house. I would sit in my room and mimic Lucy I loved Jonathan Winters and was thrilled to actually meet him years later.
My biggest influence was my very smart and witty mother. She could level the room into laughter with just a look or an eye roll. Her timing was impeccable her knowledge was spot on and people loved her.
I came up the ranks with wonderful comics like Dwight Slade, Art Krug, Dave Anderson, Phil Pallisol, I worked and learned from comics such as Paula Poundstone, Jerry Seinfeld, and so many more.
I've been lucky. I've lasted this long.
Setup Requirements
Sound system, Lights & chair & Stool.
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