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Cameron Esposito Biography

Birth Name:Cameron Esposito

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was named a Comedy Act to Watch by LA Weekly and Time Out Los Angeles
  • Gained significant media attention after appearing on the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," where fellow guest Jay Leno called her "the future" of comedy
  • Quote: "(On coming out in college): "With improv you have to agree with everyone on stage and work together, but with stand-up, it's your own time․ I could tell people exactly who I was․ I was coming out in a way that's very controlled and very positive․""
  • Quote: "I talk about being a lesbian because it's my life, the things that are true for me․ Comics are all just trying to get at truth․"
  • Is the host of the stand-up comedy podcast "Put Your Hands Together" and the sci-fi/action movie podcast "Wham Bam Pow․"
  • Is the creator of The Feminine Comique, which helps female stand-up performers build confidence and skills
  • Best known as a stand-up comedian and guest on "Chelsea Lately" and "Take Part Live․"
  • Has performed at the Women in Comedy Festival, the SXSW Comedy Festival, and the TBS Just for Laughs Chicago Festival, among others