Hi, I’m Luisa. I’m a dog mum to Bernie, a Cher enthusiast, and a fan of Sister Act 1 & 2, The Lion King, and Mask (the one with Cher). I create one-woman shows and have even developed my own genre. It’s no big deal—I’ve got BDE.
Years ago, after a decade in stand-up, I was still working 3 days jobs and getting no industry attention. In 2012, I stopped trying to please others and focused on what I found funny. I crafted a stand-up show that was personal, honest, raw, and vulnerable, all set to a killer soundtrack. That show became a life-changing phenomenon, evolving into a worldwide sensation with the mantra, “What Would Beyoncé Do?!”
This show “launched” my career—though, in my mind, I’d had one since age four. It sustained me, toured for five years, became a book, a BBC special, and even a meme in every room of my house.
The challenge then was to follow up. How could I replicate the energy of women going crazy at the end of my shows? I did it the only way I knew: by pulling my trousers down and showing my pants. It was simple, hilarious, and worked. My “Thigh Gap” routine went viral, racking up over 50 million views across Facebook and YouTube.
My next show, Am I Right Ladies?!, tackled mental health, body image, and self-love, resonating with many. TV wasn’t reflecting what I did live, so I stayed true to my voice and focused on live shows. I crowdfunded the filming of this show and released it in 2015.
In 2017, after my mother’s passing from cancer, I created Politics For Bitches, a call to arms for equality and recognition. This unexpected direction allowed me to navigate grief and anger, raising money for hospices and leading to a BBC documentary. After receiving a BAFTA Breakthrough accolade, I re-recorded Politics for Bitches to address lockdown and the pandemic—it was streamed on Amazon Prime UK.
Time has been kinder, and now I focus on life after trauma, women’s rights, and global movements. My third show, God is a Woman, explores these themes and connects us all. It also recount a beautiful story of Dani Deco, My Muslim Pakistani decorator and how he helped save me, a Polish ex Catholic Comedian, It’s a very modern British love story.
I’ve always aimed to be authentic and honest in my work. My goal is for my audience to feel included and uplifted and to meet people with where I am at, wherever that may be! I believe comedy should be much more accessible and comics from all backgrounds should be able to forge a career that is sustainable.
In 2023 I started touring with my shows across Europe performing Comedy In English. On return I toured my 5/6th Stand up special, called Bitter. It’s about navigating the promises you felt like owed you by 40. Plot Twist it owes us nothing!
So far in 2024 I have been to SXSW in Austin and Rotterdam and plan on heading back to both! All my work is self funded and produced so its lovely to have you here finding out more!
I do jokes about everything, from Beyoncé to cancer, dick jokes to politics, but if my content lacks purpose, I’m not interested. Comedy is the way.
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