Justine Smith
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- Skills:
Comedy Host, Judge, Live Performance Host, Debator, Improvisor, After Dinner Speaker, Compere/MC, Panellist, Singer/ Live Performance - Interests:
Theatresports, Film & Television, Broadcasting, Research, Current Affairs, Stand up comedy, Social Services, Satire, Author, Theatre, Literature / Books, Music, Intrepid Travel, Travel, Fashion, Food & Wine, Conservation / Environment - Location:
Auckland - View All My Profiles
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Ten years ago Justine Smith started her career as a stand up comedian and she hasn’t looked back. She says she always knew she could make people laugh but never knew if she could do it on cue! Winning a Billy T Award in 2003 and a regular performer in the big Comedy Gala, Justine is not limited to the stage; she presents her own show on Alt TV and is a regular in the Great Comedy Debate. She is a natural improviser, after dinner speaker and MC often combining stand up with musical comedy. She plays the ukulele, loves to travel and her interests vary from competition pool to conservation to theatre.
Testimonials
Justine is a fantastic comedy debater, she had the audience in stitches at the Speight’s Great Comedy Debate, her quick wit meant she included the audience and kept them engaged throughout her speech.– 'OUSA Event'.
—Justine Smith has been a regular performer at the annual Divas showcases during the NZ International Comedy Festival. Her honest yet bold style of comedy has ensured that she is always in high demand from the Divas audience. Justine's consummate professionalism always makes her a pleasure to deal with. – 'NZ International Comedy Festival'.
—I employed Justine as a debater in the American Express Great Comedy debate, as a stand up comedian in the Lindauer Laughs, both sell-out shows with a high audience expectation and also as one of two stand-up comedians to host in-flight entertainment on a themed flight from Sydney, Australia to Queenstown for the same Festival. On all occasions, Justine was outstanding, not only as a performer, but also as a professional: she is a pleasure to do business with- ‘Queenstown Winter Festival 2008’.
—With her rapid-fire delivery and inability to stay on track, resulting in hilarious asides and ad-libs, Justine Smith is at the top of her game. It’s grubby, it’s hedonistic and the crowd loves her- 'Lindauer DIVAS'.
—Smith …. delivers a highly entertaining, slick night of comedy- 'Lindauer DIVAS'.
—Smith’s trademark crazy eyes are still in the mix, but this show contains allot of new material and a more seasoned view on life … If you’re heading out for one more festival show this week, head to The Return of the Jussi for a bloody good night out- 'Solo Show review'.
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