In this special episode of Bay Area Pride, we’re talking with the one and only Ashley Gavin. She shares her journey of pushing past the need for perfection in pursuit of comedy and creating the future she wanted for herself when gatekeepers held her back. We also discussed frankly the toll your art can take on you and how to build a support system that keeps you all going together.
Highlights
- See Ashley live this week at Cobb’s Comedy. Purchase tickets on livenation >
- Visit Ashley’s website to sign up for her text list and see more of her content ashleygavin.com >
About Ashley
Ashley Gavin is a comedian, actor, and writer best known for her top charting podcast We’re Having Gay Sex. Her viral comedy and sketch videos on TikTok have earned her 1m followers, over 30 million views, and the occasional free smoothie. Ashley and her podcast have been mentioned in People, Forbes, Us Weekly, Out, and was named a 2020 best comedy podcast by Paste Magazine. Ashley’s stand up has been featured on AXS TV Live at Gotham, Laughs on Hulu, and SiriusXM channels including Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke, and Raw Dog.
Ashley is known for her confidence, social commentary and unrelenting energy on stage. She is the only angry lesbian beloved by all, including old, straight, white guys. If you don’t believe it, she was Carnival Cruiseline’s first openly gay comedian. She exploded on the internet this year by showcasing her rare ability to authentically engage and improvise with guests on her podcast and audience members while on stage.
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