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
- 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, 2013-2014) Self.
- Untitled Feminist Show (Stage, 2013 & 2014) Self.
- Let's Talk About It Symposium (Stage, 2013) Self.
- The Bodyshocking Show (Stage, 2013) Self.
- Tar Baby (Stage, 2011 - 2014) Self.
- Jack In A Box (Stage, 2010 - 2012) Jill. Online.
- The Soup Show (Stage, 2010) Self.
- 52 Man Pickup (Stage, 2009 - 2012) Self.
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27/06/2018
Desiree Burch joins the panelists on 'Mock The Week'
Join in on the hilarious topical comedy show. Watch Thursday 28th June on BBC2 at 10pm.
03/05/2018
Desiree Burch: Unf*ckable
At the intersection of sex, race and capitalism, sits a black woman who can’t be f*cked. At Soho Theatre Mon 7th May-Sat 12th May.
04/04/2018
Eight out of Ten Cats with Aisling Bea and Desiree Burch
Join Aisling and Desiree as they battle it out on the newest episode of the show. Friday 6th April on Channel 4 10:35pm.