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 a sweet demeanour, Simone effortlessly captivates audiences, luring them in 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 in the comedy scene. With each joke, Simone effortlessly navigates various topics, effortlessly weaving humour 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
- UPCOMING: Crackup Comedy Festival: October 15-19, 2024 (Ottawa, Cornwall, Pembroke, Smith Falls, Kingston)
- UPCOMING: Opening act for Sterling Scott, Golden Buzzer Tour, Le Studio TD, November 29, 2024 (Montreal, QC)
- 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)
- Showcase: Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival: May 9, 2023 (Absolute Comedy)
- 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)
- Crackup Comedy Festival: March 22-26, 2022 (Ottawa, Cornwall, Pembroke)
- Showcase: Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival: May 5, 2022 (Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa)
Media
- November 25, 2022 – Compilation album released: Diversity Hire
- 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/
- YouTube: Simone Holder YouTube channel
- Instagram: @_simonecomedy_
- X: @_simonecomedy_
- TikTok: @simonecomedy
- Facebook: simone.holder
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/simonecomedy