Why I’m really really happy now!

Stand-up and improv comedy have more in common than you think. “The Merge” blends quick-witted stand-up comedians with Monkey Business Institute’s cast of professional improvisers to create a show that gives comedy aficionados the best of both worlds. This ninety minute show is held in the basement level at Glass Nickel Pizza Company, 2916 Atwood Avenue, Madison where a full menu and bar are available before and during the show.

Laughing Liberally Milwaukee is a progressive political comedy show featuring some of Milwaukee’s best progressive comedians.

A monthly Stand-up Comedy Showcase held at North Street Cabaret.

A lightning-fast game of Gifts provides the inspiration for free-form scene work in “Yes Ma’am”, the exciting improv lab show created by the women of Monkey Business!

Stand-up and improv comedy have more in common than you think. “The Merge” blends quick-witted stand-up comedians with Monkey Business Institute’s cast of professional improvisers to create a show that gives comedy aficionados the best of both worlds. This ninety minute show is held in the basement level at Glass Nickel Pizza Company, 2916 Atwood Avenue, Madison where a full menu and bar are available before and during the show.

Featuring Vanessa Tortalano, Garden Boys, Andy & Alosha

A lightning-fast game of Gifts provides the inspiration for free-form scene work in “Yes Ma’am”, the exciting improv lab show created by the women of Monkey Business!

Vanessa will be performing at Second Salem Brewing Company for Comedy Night featuring Whitewater native and Colorado comedian, Jacob Erdman.

Stand-up and improv comedy have more in common than you think. “The Merge” blends quick-witted stand-up comedians with Monkey Business Institute’s cast of professional improvisers to create a show that gives comedy aficionados the best of both worlds.

Comics from throughout the Midwest camp out in the Baraboo bluffs for one hot weekend of comedy. Midwest Indie Comedy has partnered with North Shore Restaurant & Bar to host a two day comedy festival featuring over 25 different comics on 7 unique shows. The fun reaches its zenith on Saturday July 13th starting at 5pm!

A lightning-fast game of Gifts provides the inspiration for free-form scene work in “Yes Ma’am”, the exciting improv lab show created by the women of Monkey Business!

Stand-up and improv comedy have more in common than you think. “The Merge” blends quick-witted stand-up comedians with Monkey Business Institute’s cast of professional improvisers to create a show that gives comedy aficionados the best of both worlds. This ninety minute show is held in the basement level at Glass Nickel Pizza Company, 2916 Atwood Avenue, Madison where a full menu and bar are available before and during the show.

I’m hosting the first half of the Madison Comedy Week Showcase! Join me at Comedy on State and watch some of the best comedians from around the country showcase their stuff. $5 Cover

Are you ready for some edgy, obnoxious, loud-and-proud queer comedy? Join us Saturday, June 8, when Subjective: A Comedic Showing comes to PrideFest Milwaukee 2019!

Comedy Showcase featuring performances by: – Hosting and performing: Sasha Rosser – Headliner: Vanessa Pants – Cal Smith – Jenny Durbent – Dana Ehrmann – Vickie Lynn

This lineup of amazing comedians is gonna be a stunner! Featuring local comics from the Midwest who are blazing a trail of funny that will leave you gasping in their wake. Come to the Robinia courtyard where these Queens will be “Holding Court.” Featuring Vanessa Tortolano, Chastity Washington, Vickie Lynn, Samara Suomi & Cynthia Marie!

A 1 hr li’l Stand-Up Comedy Showcase hosted by Lill Allison at The Annoyance in the li’l theater!!!

A blend of Chicago’s best Stand-up and Improv at this intimate BYOB theater close to the Irving Park Brown Line!

Say hello to summer with a night of queer comedy and drag up at Camp Trippalindee, featuring: Dina Nina Martinez, founder of Lady Laughs Comedy Festival, Shawna Lutzow, local activist and comedy performer and Vanessa Tortolano, Monkey Business Improv cast member and co-founder of NessAlla Kombucha. Followed by performances from drag kings Cyrus K. Stratton and Dominic S. Morris. *No cover and drink specials all night long! Giving marginalized folks the platform to perform in a safe space is part of our Graduate culture. This event is dedicated to performances by queer people, women and people of color.

Hosting for Beth Stelling at the Comedy Club on State