Not many comics have the role models Vanessa Hollingshead has had. She was raised in England by a father who introduced Timothy Leary, and later Paul McCartney of the Beatles to LSD; and then returned to NYC and the care of her mother (who was trying to juggle finding good pot in bad neighborhoods, with her responsibilities as a mom). Throw in two years on a commune by herself, two years back in London with her dad, a decade of temp work...and a uniquely talented comedian was born. Vanessa's material is hard-hitting, honest and most of all brilliantly funny, which explains why she is one of NYC's hottest comics!
Vanessa just did The World Comedy Tour in Australia as well as her own Comedy Central Presents special. She was also featured on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Dateline, and Oxygen. She has appeared at The Montreal Comedy Festival 5 times and has performed on the Jim Bruer Show, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and NBC's Louie Anderson Comedy Showcase. Recently Vanessa toured approximately 30 military bases in the Middle East for a month, entertaining the troops with her bold brand of comedy. She's a national headliner who can be seen all over the United States as well as Europe. Vanessa is performing live at The Comedy Cove @ Scotty's this weekend!
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Vanessa's show will also feature Tom D'Darrio with Brian McGuiness as the house Emcee.
