Why should you hire Allyson Smith?
Allyson has a down-to-earth nature with the girl-next-door approach that has earned her the friendship and respect of fellow comics and more importantly, fans! She has performed for many virtual audiences, including corporations, the cocktail circuit, and rural gatherings. She delights everyone regardless of her role – the compere, support, or headliner. Whether her fans watched a live show, a recorded television show, or saw her at a comedy club or a private corporate function, they always laugh and remember the times they saw Allyson June Smith!
Allyson Smith often overshares, serving up a potent observational cocktail of wit, bite, and shame. After the show, there is always a line of eager fans queued for autographs. They want to chat with her, perhaps to confess to her, or even share some comically grisly detail about their own lives.
She Works Well in many different types of events, including:
- Corporate Shows,
- Casino Shows,
- Private Parties and Galas Festivals,
- Campus Shows and,
- Fundraisers
Performance Style of Allyson Smith
Whether you are in a large amphitheater, or a small comedy club, Allyson has a gift that makes every event like an intimate group therapy session. This intimacy is what makes her so successful. She makes a connection with everyone in the audience. Part of her attraction is how she is very self-deprecating, which, helps make that connection with everyone in the room. They can be from North America, Southeast Asia, or the UK where she now resides.
She is so smooth yet relatable while she provides in-your-face stand-up and hilarious commentary. She can also be sassy, insightful, self-deprecating while playing in packed rooms.
Allyson Smith’s Experience
Allyson turned down a career as a teacher to join the comedy scene in 2000 in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown. She has lived in Vancouver, Toronto, and now the UK. Her act has taken her to many international destinations, including:
- Ireland,
- Scotland,
- Wales,
- Singapore,
- Cambodia,
- Indonesia and further stops around the world.
The comedy club circuit thrust her to headlining events at festivals. She performed in multiple high-profile spots at the Winnipeg, Halifax, and Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival. She has:
- Three time nominated for Best Female Stand-up at the Canadian Comedy Awards,
- Taped her own Comedy Now special
- Stints on Much Music’s Video on Trial and
- CBC’s The Debaters.
She has performed with A-listers Katherine Ryan, Stewart Francis, John Bishop, Stephen Merchant, and Samantha Bee (The Daily Show). She also recorded her television gala performance at the world-renowned Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.
Allyson has a genuine and unique sense of humor, coupled with excellent performance timing, that makes audiences laugh. She is a sought-after fan favorite and wows international audiences.
Booking Allyson Smith
You can request information on our entertainment options through our on-line request form. Or, you can call us Toll Free at 1.800.693.6665. Available for virtual comedy shows.
