Kendra Cunningham has slept in a crime scene for comedy
Kendra Cunningham is a Boston-born stand-up comic, comedy writer, actress and filmmaker living in Brooklyn. She has been featured in Time Out New York and on CNN Money, among other publications. Kendra’s debut comedy album, “BLONDE LOGIC” is available now on iTunes and Bandcamp. Follow her.
When you were coming up in comedy, what helped you stick with it?
Mental health issues. Kidding! Setting new goals every 3 to 6 months and writing them down.
Favorite response to a heckler or troll?
Thanks, Dad!
Describe your worst gig.
We got caught in a snowstorm and had to sleep in a motel that had the keys in the mailbox. Payment was on the trust system. We slept with all our clothes on, including our winter coats. We slept in a former crime scene for sure.
On your deathbed, what transcendent advice would you croak at a young female comedian?
Put loving yourself FIRST.
Best comedy advice you ever got?
Talk about things you sincerely care about.
What’s your first impulse when someone says “women aren’t funny”?
Headlock — verbal threats — followed by tickling.
Single word that always cracks you up?
Bananas!
For standups: what advice do you have for how to level up from open mics + bringers to actual SPOT-spots?
Produce your own shows, submit to festivals, explore other creative outlets (videos, sketches, podcasts)–try everything!
Was there one person who inspired you to become a comedian?
My mom. She’s wicked funny and I always wanted to be as funny as her.
Kendra Cunningham is a Boston-born stand-up comic, comedy writer, actress and filmmaker living in Brooklyn. She has been featured in Time Out New York and on CNN Money, among other publications. Her debut comedy album ‘BLONDE LOGIC’ is available now on iTunes and Bandcamp. Follow her.