Simone Holder, Comedian – Simone Comedy

Contact

Email: simone@simonecomedy.ca
Website: https://simonecomedy.ca/

Bio

Simone Holder is a talented Canadian comic who lights up comedy clubs with her unique style and infectious charm. With a soft-spoken delivery and sweet demeanour, Simone captivates audiences with her warm presence. But don’t let her gentle nature fool you—her punchlines pack a hilarious, unexpected punch that leaves the room roaring with laughter. Her relatable observations, clever wit, and impeccable timing have made her a sought-after act on the comedy scene, weaving humour seamlessly into everyday experiences.

Credits

Competitions

Winner: 2022 “Prove You’re a Comic” competition at Absolute Comedy Ottawa, Canada
Winner: 2021 “Mike MacDonald Summer Comedy Competition” held at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa, Canada.

Comedy Festivals and Showcase

Showcase: Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival
March 4, 2025 at Absolute Comedy
May 9, 2023 at Absolute Comedy
May 5, 2022 at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa
Crackup Comedy Festival:
October 15-19, 2024 (Ottawa, Cornwall, Pembroke, Smith Falls, Kingston)
March 22-26, 2022 (Ottawa, Cornwall, Pembroke)
Danforth Comedy Festival: August 4-5, 2023 (Toronto, ON)
Opening act for Nathan MacIntosh, Danforth Comedy Festival, Comedy Bar Danforth, August 5, 2023 (Toronto, ON)
The Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest: June 14-18, 2023 (New York City, USA)
Opening act for Mark Normand, All Over the Road Tour, The Danforth Music Hall, December 7, 2022 (Toronto, ON)
Dirty Bird Comedy Festival: November 17-19, 2022 (Ottawa, ON)
Canadian North Arctic Comedy Festival: October 6-9, 2022 (Iqaluit, NU)
Portland Maine Comedy Festival: August 26-28,2022 (Portland, Maine, USA)

Media

Upcoming: July 28, 2025 – Gently Savage released
November 25, 2022 – Compilation album released: Diversity Hire

Press

August 10, 2023 – Fordham PR: Meet Funny Lady Simone Holder!
August 6, 2023 – Fordham PR: Danforth Comedy Festival – Night 2
August 5, 2023 – Fordham PR: Danforth Comedy Festival launches with a great night of laughs
June 14, 2023 – CBC Radio Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan: Local comedian Simone Holder performs at Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest NYC
February 21, 2023 – CBC Radio All in a Day with Alan Neal: Black History Month 2023: When Did You…? #4
February 6, 2023 – CBC News Ottawa: National Arts Centre’s 1st ‘Black Out’ night sparks debate — and backlash
September 22, 2022 – CBC Radio: Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan, Racial representation and The Little Mermaid
September 22, 2022 – CBC News: Racial representation and The Little Mermaid: The struggle for diversity in film
August 19, 2022 – Ottawa Life Magazine: More ‘laffs’ coming your way as Yuk Yuks Ottawa expands
Fall 2021 issue – Ottawa Life Magazine: Who knew it was so easy to laugh in Ottawa?
February 15, 2021 – CKCU, 93.1 FM: Curiocity with Erik Stolpmann ()
February 8, 2021 – CBC Radio: Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan “Dan Levy hosts Saturday Night Live”

Links and social media

Link in bio: https://simonecomedy.ca/link-in-bio/