Desiree Burch
Comedian, Writer & Actor
Strong, powerful, confident delivery with natural charm, brilliant comedy timing and bundles of character.
Has a standard American accent.
Grew up in L.A and went to New York after university before moving to the UK.
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 2016 Vault Festival Pick-of-the-Week and was Shortlisted (High-Commendation) for the 2015 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
Credits
- 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.
- 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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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.
26/05/2021
The line up has been announced for series 12 of 'Taskmaster'.
Desiree Burch will take part in the show, hosted by Greg Davies. Coming soon.
27/01/2021
New series of ‘Celebrity Best Home Cook’ with Desiree Burch and Claudia Winkleman.
Ten Celebrities cook their ultimate dishes for Dame Mary Berry, Angela Hartnett and Chris Bavin and then rustle up a dish with a mystery ingredient. Watch on Wednesday 27th at 9pm on BBC One.