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
- 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, 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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02/08/2019
Pride Live at The Apollo with a comedy set from Desiree Burch.
Celebration of LGBT+ stand up comedy at the BBC! This episode features sets from Desiree Burch. Watch on Saturday 3rd August at 10pm on BBC2.
04/07/2019
Desiree Burch joins the panel on new ITV2 comedy quiz-show 'Hey Tracey’.
Celebrities play to win cash for members of the public … with some unpredictable consequences. Watch on Monday 8th July on ITV2 at 10pm.
04/06/2019
Kemah Bob is joined by Desiree Burch on her show FOC IT UP! (Femmes of Colour) Comedy Club at the Underbelly.
The FOC IT UP! Comedy Club celebrates and centers the perspectives of people of colour in comedy that identify as women, non-binary or more feminine-of-center. Friday 14th June at 9:15pm at the Underbelly Southbank.
17/05/2019
Desiree Burch and Jemima Rooper as guests on Sunday Brunch.
Desiree Burch and Jemima Rooper as guests on Sunday Brunch, as well as Davina McCall and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Watch on Sunday 19th May at 9:30am on Channel 4.