standup comic
Microphone-wielding humorist
A standup comic is a performer who delivers jokes and humorous monologues to a live audience, typically standing alone on stage with a microphone.
The format emphasizes timing, persona, and direct audience connection.
Distinguished from sketch comedy or improv by its solo, scripted nature: She's been working as a standup comic for fifteen years.
Also called a standup comedian or simply a standup.
- hecklingHostile audience interruption
- improvUnscripted comedic performance
- dark humorComedy about taboo subjects
- punsJokes using sound similarities
- one-linersBrief comedic remarks
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Performer of serious roles
film actor · method actor · ballet dancer · opera singer · stage actor
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Author of humorous material
mime · sitcom writer · joke writer · physical comedian · staff writer
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Performer behind animated characters
film actor · novelist · background actor · screenwriter · recording artist
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