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
Winner: 2021 “Mike MacDonald Summer Comedy Competition” held at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa

Comedy Festivals and Showcase

Showcase: Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival
April 1, 2026 at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa
March 4, 2025 at Absolute Comedy Ottawa
May 9, 2023 at Absolute Comedy Ottawa
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

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

Press

March 30, 2026: Laugh for the Cure – Ottawa Citizen
March 27, 2026: Laugh for the Cure pairs courage with purpose, raising $140K for The Ottawa Cancer Foundation
December 18, 2025: Meet the comics: The Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s Laugh for the Cure
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/