Our members are young/young-ish women and non-binary folks who range from comedy-curious to comedy-serious. They hail from all the U.S. time zones plus Canada, Australia, Kenya, and even Ohio. They’re here not just for the comedy, but for the comedy community—so they are stoked to welcome YOU. Here are just a few of the GOLDies that you’ll get to hang with:

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  Name:

  Saloni Nayak

  Location:

  San Jose, CA

  Joined in:

  high school

  I joined GOLD because:

  I joined GOLD to explore the world of comedy and entertainment. I have always been interested in that world, but I didn't know where to get started. GOLD's supportive community made comedy so much more approachable.

  Before GOLD:

  I had no comedy experience before joining GOLD. I spent a lot of time binge-watching SNL sketches and stand up clips from other comedians.

  Now:

  With the help of my fabulous instructors and peers, I wrote and performed standup for the first time! Before this, I had no idea how to write satire or produce a sketch. I have also gotten to connect with so many women and non-binary folks who have worked in the industry. Everyone here comes from a completely different background and that is exactly what makes this experience so enriching! Joining GOLD has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

  Comedian I want to Freaky Friday with:

  Kelly Stamps! She is absolutely hilarious.

  Word that always cracks me up:

  Naughty Possum. Love calling my best friend this.

• 

  Name:

  Kaitlin Goldin

  Location:

  Providence, RI/San Anselmo, CA

  Joined in:

  college

  I joined GOLD because:

  As a theatermaker and a sometimes-funny person, I always wondered if I could perform comedy. GOLD seemed like the perfect place to try out standup for a month or so and then check it off my bucket list without ever thinking about it again. LITTLE DID I KNOW…

  Before GOLD:

  I always loved watching comedy, especially standup specials. I also had comedic roles in my high school theater productions and led my high school improv club. But I would have never confidently called myself a funny person, let alone a standup comedian, until...

  Now:

  With GOLD, I have written, workshopped, and performed standup comedy and storytelling works (and people ACTUALLY LAUGH at them!). I have formed deeply supportive relationships with a community of women/non-binary folks who I have never even met in person. AND I have asked for advice from idols of mine like Rachel Bloom who, under any other circumstances, I would pee my pants upon meeting.

  Comedian I want to Freaky Friday with:

  Cameron Esposito. Always.

  Word that always cracks me up:

  Amalgamation

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  Name:

  Jayda De Leon Duran

  Location:

  Tampa, FL

  Joined in:

  high school

  I joined GOLD because:

  Being able to meet people in the industry, learning to write, and learning how to perform all things comedy will help my personal journey toward being in the entertainment business.

  Before GOLD:

  I had no experience with stand-up, sketches, or anything in the comedy world.

  Now:

  I’ve done standup! I’d never realized how much goes into it. I love it!

  Comedian I want to Freaky Friday with:

  Tiffany Haddish.

  Word that always cracks me up:

  Crine. Crine is more of a reaction to something that is hilarious. Instead of saying, “Omg, that’s so funny. I’m crying!”, its “LMAO IM CRINEEEE”.

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  Name:

  Paula Aceves

  Location:

  Brooklyn, NY

  Joined in:

  post-college adulting

  I joined GOLD because:

  I was in desperate need of a group of funny people who would force me to make stuff.

  Before GOLD:

  I was in a sketch troupe in college and wrote for some satire sites.

  Now:

  I'd never written a comedy song before! Or done stand up on Zoom! Or spoken to Rachel Bloom!

  Comedian I want to Freaky Friday with:

  Probably Amy Sedaris. Her voice makes everything better.

  Word that always cracks me up:

  Boudoir