Kelly Collette

About Kelly Collette

Kelly is a standup comedian, writer, and storyteller who began her career in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since become a beloved fixture on the national comedy scene. She has been featured on Sirius XM, NPR, and has a DryBar Comedy Special called I made you this. Her clips have gained millions of views on social media.

She was also a finalist on CMT’s Next Big Comic and toured with “The Nobodies of Comedy,” a hand-picked roster of some of the best unknown comedic talent in the country. In 2020, she was named Cincinnati Citybeat’s Best Comedian, and in 2022, she became the first standup comedian ever to be an Artist In Residence at Acadia National Park, making history in the National Parks.

Kelly’s festival credits are extensive, having performed at the prestigious Limestone Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest (Best of the Midwest showcase), and The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. She also performed at the Big Sky Comedy Festival, one of the top festivals in the industry. Kelly headlined the Super Dope Comedy Festival in 2019 and returned to headline the Limestone Comedy Festival in 2023.

As a versatile performer, Kelly has also served as a featured emcee and storyteller. She has emceed for the Cincinnati Reds and been a storyteller for USA Today’s Storyteller Project on two occasions. Her passion for activism shines through in her work, as she was a featured speaker at the Ohio Women’s March.

From national festivals to groundbreaking achievements, Kelly’s sharp wit, infectious energy, and unique perspective continue to captivate audiences everywhere.

Kelly’s writing has been published for Bust Magazine. In 2016 she wrote, produced and directed a parody play called “Reservoir Dames”. This all-female adaptation of “Reservoir Dogs” sold out and gained national attention. Her original play “Bloody Mary” (a horror comedy) debuted at the Know Theatre in 2020. She also wrote a children’s book titled, You Are Actually Quite Small, for kids and parents with anxiety.

Kelly Collette’s Credits

• Media Features: Sirius XM, NPR, Pandora.
• Comedy Special: “I Made You This” on DryBar Comedy.
• Festivals: Limestone Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
• Tours: “The Nobodies of Comedy” national theater tour.
• Accolades: Finalist on CMT’s Next Big Comic; named Cincinnati CityBeat’s Best Comedian in 2020.
• Residency: First stand-up comedian to be an Artist In Residence at Acadia National Park in 2022.

Kelly Collette’s Performance Style

Kelly’s comedy is characterized by its relatability and sharp observational humor. She masterfully weaves personal anecdotes with broader societal commentary, ensuring that audiences from all walks of life find something to connect with and laugh about.