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.
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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02/08/2022
New Neil Gaiman Netflix adaptation 'The Sandman'.
Featuring Jill Winternitz, Sarah Niles, Bill Paterson, Danny Kirrane, Laurie Kynaston, Desiree Burch, Rebecca Night, Richard Fleeshman and Daisy Head. Upon escaping after decades of imprisonment by a mortal wizard, Dream, the personification of dreams, sets about to reclaim his lost equipment. Coming to Netflix August 5th!
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.