Pete Zedlacher Experience
Pete Zedlacher is a 14-year veteran of the comedy scene. Pete was born and raised in the northern Ontario town of Wawa. He moved to New York City after graduation to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. The intensive acting program helped him infuse a theatrical element into his act. Working exclusively in theatre around New York, he began performing at the famed William Redfield Theater in an Off-Broadway Production. Following this successful run, Pete found his way back to Canada.
In Toronto, Pete threw himself into the stand-up comedy circuit with much success and has quickly become one of the top headlining comics in the country, as evidenced by his 2006 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up. He has appeared in his own one-hour episode of Comedy NOW! for CTV/The Comedy Network, which recently in repeats received the 2nd highest ratings in the show’s history.
Pete is a two-time Gemini Award nominee for his recent television performances at Just For Laughs and CBC’s The Halifax Comedy Festival. He has made many film television appearances, including Rookie Blue, CBC’s The Sean Cullen Show, Little Mosque On The Prairie, Puppets Who Kill, CTV’s Sue Thomas F.B.Eye, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. His film credits include American Pie Presents: “The Naked Mile”, and George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead.
Currently a writer for The Ron James Show and CBC Radio’s wildly popular The Debaters, Zedlacher has also written for numerous other programs including The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos. Pete is most proud of his military shows, entertaining the coalition forces overseas on many occasions, including 3 tours in Afghanistan.
Performance Style of Pete Zedlacher
Pete’s stand up comedy draws heavily on his working-class up bringing and also his acting background.
Why Hire Pete Zedlacher?
Pete is a force of nature when it comes to stand-up comedy. A fan favourite within both the alternative and mainstream comedy club scene, Zedlacher has crossed the country from coast to coast, including Nunavut, and toured the world performing in the United States, the Dominican Republic, Europe and the Middle East.
Works Well in this Type of Event
Private Events, Speaking Emcee Events, Corporate Events, Sports Events, Celebrity Speaking Events, and Conventions.
How to book Pete Zedlacher
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