Karen Bayley is an award-winning comedian, widely known for being the first-ever female winner of The Comedy Store King Gong. Entertaining audiences with her saucy, friendly and confident stage presence, Karen is a revered comedian who infects audiences with giggles. A favourite and regular face across the comedy circuit, Karen is a fantastic choice to book as a comedian for your next event, guaranteed to have comedy enthusiasts speaking about your event for months to come.
Having been a regular on the comedy circuit for over two decades, Karen has claimed the 2001 Komedia New Act Prize and been a finalist of the 2018 Petfringe Comedian of the Year. Originally making a name for herself on the comedy circuit after reaching the semi-finals of BBC New Comedy Awards and Babycham Funny Women awards, Karen is now a TV regular having appeared on The Last Word, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Celebrity Juice and 100 Greatest Cartoons. She is also famed for appearing on the Aviva Goth Advert Campaign and for providing tour support for Joe Lycett.
Having built a substantial following of her comedic talents, Karen is now regularly booked to perform as a comedian at a range of corporate, private and public events. Combining a no-nonsense attitude with killer wit and a confident stage presence, Karen makes for a truly unforgettable comedian at events. Recognised for not having ‘much trouble getting audiences laughing’ by Chortle and to have a ‘likeable headstrong persona’ by The List, Karen is an award-winning comedian who adds something special to events of all kinds. When looking to book a comedian for your next corporate event, Karen Bayley is a fantastic addition.
How to hire Karen Bayley
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Karen Bayley for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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"Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines…with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing" - Chortle
"I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. She doesn’t dwell too much on “lady issues”. Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge" - BBC Online
"Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch" - The List
"The night’s star attraction" - Tamworth Herald
"Karen is one of the most consistently hilarious comedians I have had the pleasure of working with. She’s a sharp writer and an unflappable compère, able to cajole any room with her warm audience interaction and precise intelligent gags" - Joe Lycett
