Desiree Burch
Confident, honest delivery with charm, authority and perfect comedy timing.
Comedian, storyteller, actor & writer
Grew up in L.A and went to New York after university before moving to the UK.
Has a standard American accent and is confident with an East Coast American accent.
2015 Funny Women Stage Award-winner. Her solo show Tar Baby was the winner of a 2015 Scotsman’s Fringe First Award, a Vault Festival Pick-of-the-Week and was Shortlisted for the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award. Other solo shows, 52 Man Pickup & This is Evolution, have toured internationally and received widespread critical acclaim.
"A larger than life New Yorker… who brought the roof down” – The Independent
Styles
Credits
- Master of None (TV, 2021) Wendy. Netflix
- Superhero Kindergarten (Animation, 2021) Principal Shoutzalot. Amazon
- A Castle for Christmas (Feature Film, 2021) Claire. Netflix
- The Mash Report (TV, 2020-18) Herself. BBC
- The Last Leg (TV, 2020) Herself. Channel 4
- Too Hot to Handle (TV, 2020) Host. Netflix
- Big Zuu's Big Eats (TV, 2020) Herself. Dave
- I'll Get This (TV, 2020) Herself. BBC
- The Big Narstie Show (TV, 2020) Herself. Channel 4
- Slug Riot (TV, 2018) Shannon. Cartoon Hangover
- Anthem (Video Game, 2018) Additional Voices. Bioware
- Live at The Apollo (TV, 2017) Self. BBC2.
- The News Quiz (Radio, 2017) Self. Radio 4.
- 8 Out of Ten Cats (TV, 2017) Self. Channel 4.
- Live From The BBC (TV, 2017) Herself. BBC
- Frankie Boyle's American Autopsy (Stage, 2016) Self. BBC.
- Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (Stage, 2014-2013) Self.
- Tar Baby (Stage, 2014-11) Self.
- Untitled Feminist Show (Stage, 2013 & 2014) Self.
- Let's Talk About It Symposium (Stage, 2013) Self.
- The Bodyshocking Show (Stage, 2013) Self.
- Jack In A Box (Stage, 2012-10) Jill. Online.
- 52 Man Pickup (Stage, 2012-09) Self.
- The Soup Show (Stage, 2010) Self.
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20/05/2022
New YouTube animation Corpse Talk
Starring Ako Mitchell, Desiree Burch, Orlessa Altass, Luca Armato & Tony Gardner. Episodes airing every Tuesday & Friday.
29/09/2021
Desiree Burch is the host of new E4 pilot The Love Triangle!
Desiree Burch and Bimini Bon Boulash present a polyamorous dating show that aims to help wannabe 'throuples' find their perfect match, introducing singles to hopeful couples. Watch on Wednesday 29th September at 10pm on E4.
09/09/2021
Series 12 of 'Taskmaster' is here! With host Greg Davies and guest Desiree Burch.
The show will return to screens on September 23 on Channel 4.
30/06/2021
Desiree Burch: Unf*ckable.
A raw and raucous hour from a virtuoso story teller, Desiree Burch lays out a roadmap for escaping the cycle of silence and self-loathing that comes from always being taken for a ride. Desiree will be recording her first official comedy special on Monday July 5th at 5 & 8pm at the Soho Theatre.