Holly Shaw is a stand-up comedian also heralded as a “hypnotherapist and performance anxiety expert” (NBC) living in Oakland, CA, and performing regularly at clubs and showcases all over the greater Bay Area. Before becoming a comedian, Shaw had spent a lifetime on stage, TV (hosted the televised Edinburgh Revue), and film (starring in the ABC Afterschool Special, Love Hurts) as an actor, professional dancer, and later as a speaker and coach. She's authored and published three books: The Creative Formula (2106) an Amazon bestseller, and Making Art In the Middle of Madness (2020), a #1 New Release and her newest book, Queen Lessons: What Stand-Up Comedy Taught Me About Dealing with Life's Hecklers and Finding Courage In Your Queen Years (2025).

 

In addition to being on her way to becoming a powerful voice in comedy she is also known for producing and creating spaces where creativity and innovation thrives. She was the executive producer of The Comedy Edge on the Oakland waterfront which enjoyed a streak of sold-out weekly shows from 2020 - 2022.

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A proud single mom of a son just finishing college, Shaw tours with her stand-up show Queen Lessons: The Comedy Special, and enjoys hiking in the beautiful redwoods of Oakland. She has also recently entered the world of solo storytelling, performing at the Zero to Fierce Festival and the  Marsh. She is currently working on a one-woman show called, Roar!

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