Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan is as funny as they get. The Canadian comedian also writes, presents and acts, a testament to her instinctive creative flair. Katherine's comedy is utterly unapologetic, as she fuses humour with socio-political issues to create a lighthearted, cathartic experience. Though she has excelled on British panel shows, Katherine has made waves internationally with her unique wit, appearing on American shows like The Fix. No stranger to the stage, Katherine has released several stand-up specials and even won the 2008 Nivea Funny Women Award for her work.

Katherine has the industry experience and natural talent to turn an ordinary event, into an unforgettable occasion. With her sweet demeanour and slightly risqué material, she can appeal to audiences of all demographics as she tailors her set to your guests. She is utterly side-splitting, within minutes of her set your audience will be laughing out loud, completely captivated by her anecdotes.

While working as a waitress next door to an open mic venue, Katherine first heard the call of audience laughter. Following her shifts at Hooters, she would walk next door, still in her uniform, and take to the stage. Katherine's early career was the definition of "thrown in at the deep end". From humble beginnings, she honed her comedic style. Her first television appearance was on Video on Trial, a Canadian music video review show. From 2005 to 2008, she built a hoard of loyal fans, all eager to witness her next show.

Upon relocating to England, Katherine joined the 8 Out of 10 Cats cast in 2012. She quickly became a well-loved feature on the show. Throughout the early 2010s, Katherine appeared on everything from Whitney Cummings Just for Laughs and Hair to ITV2's Safeword. This talented comedian also appeared on Taskmaster, where she won the series against other comedians. Katherine is a popular feature on Netflix. Her live stand-up shows Katherine Ryan: In Trouble in 2017 and Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room in 2019 have become staples of the streaming site.

Katherine's recent featured work includes Your Face or Mine? with Jimmy Carr and The Fix, an American panel show. Both programmes have garnered international success, credited mostly to Katherine's unbeatable humour. She has been described as having a "pretty rare talent" by Daily Express, one of the thousands of positive testimonials Katherine has earned. Audiences reflect upon her "wholesome sweetness" and dark wit, traits which set her apart from the rest.