Bio

  Denise Ramsden is an innovative, original comedian, as she blends biting sarcasm and bold humor with personal experiences. Born and raised on the South side of Chicago, Denise loves to sarcastically pay tribute to her Irish Catholic upbringing. While a favorite among female audiences, her natural, honest sense of humor also greatly appeals to men, and no one is safe from the infectious laugh infused throughout her act. Denise discusses familiar topics and situations, which give her an accessible quality few comics share, but it is a combination that all audiences remember …or whatever…
   After graduating from Illinois with a degree in film, it seemed obvious to move to Los Angeles for immediate fame and fortune. Those plans went slightly awry, though Denise did meet numerous not-so-famous celebrities and hangers-on. She took an overpriced stand-up class (only possible by a loan from her brother) and made her debut at the famed Comedy Store. After moving back to Chicago, she toiled at the Open Mics, but in December 2000, got a chance to open for one of her favorite comics, Margaret Smith, who ironically told Denise that she should move to L.A. D’oh.
   Anyhoo, Denise continues to sharpen her comedic skills in Chicago playing at Riddles and Zanies, as well as clubs and weird one-nighters all over the Midwest. She has gotten the chance to work with such comics as Artie Lange, Emo Phillips, and Pablo Francisco. After participating in year-long Survivor-like contest, Denise was voted Chicagoland’s Funniest New Talent at the Barrel of Laughs in January 2004. Plus, you can run into her vending/slinging Old Style and movie lines almost every game at Wrigley Field, just listen for her laugh.