“learned more in Valerie’s Beginning Stand-up class than in 3 years of grad school! The whole group was a riot, and Valerie was great at fostering a fun and positive class dynamic, helping us face our demons proudly while clutching a microphone.
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“Valerie is one of the best comedy coaches I’ve ever worked with. She knows her stuff, gives great feedback, and pushes you to think about why something is funny, and how to make it funnier. She’s a positive force with the creative talent to back it up. Your comedy will significantly improve in even one session together with her, and she’ll introduce you to other resources in the comedy scene.

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“Even though I have a background in performing, stand up comedy wasn’t on my radar. In fact, it terrified me. But, after becoming a mom, I was looking for a creative outlet, and this seemed like a good fear to conquer. After one six- week course with Valerie, I felt confident enough to deliver a five-minute set in front of a live audience. It was a complete rush, and I’ve performed twice more since then. I’ve noticed the skills we learned in class have helped my with my screenwriting projects, and other creative gigs. Thanks Valerie! ”

“I’d been thinking about trying stand-up for years. Valerie came highly recommended as an instructor, and her class exceeded my expectations. She helped me perform my first five-minute set, and my friends who saw the show loved it.”

“Valerie is an exceptional teacher. She approaches teaching with a open mind and gentle hand of guidance. I loved taking her class and it really gave me the confidence and ground work to pursue comedy. I always have her voice in my head as I am writing jokes helping guide me. Her personal coaching was very helpful too and she mentored me to find my best joke while still making them my own. I highly suggest this class to anyone wanting to try out comedy as it helps you learn the ropes in a supportive environment. ”

“I could not have had a better time taking your class. You guided me to a polished five minute set that killed. Great experience! Learned a ton.”

“Stand up comedy class with Valarie was such a great experience. I’ve taken acting and improv in the past and Valarie is not like a stereotypical acting coach or teacher. The class structure evolves smoothly and she allows you to explore comedy as you see it. I felt safe sharing new jokes every time I showed up to class and learned way more than expected.”

“Valerie’s classes didn’t just help give me a better understanding of humor and writing but actually helped me better understand myself. She helped me turn every day thoughts into humorous material. After her classes I didn’t just feel confident in getting on stage and telling jokes in front of an audience, I feel confidence in being funny. ”