Give a Hoot Comedy Club
Shot in Gaithersburg, Maryland, this two-minute clip puts Vanessa’s material, pacing, and crowd work front and center.
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Style
- Clean stand-up
Vanessa
Markowitz
Comedian. Storyteller.
Theatrical performer. Host.
Theater director.
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Vanessa in Action
Real rooms, real laughs — clips from recent live sets.
Slyce is Right Comedy Night
A live set showcasing Vanessa’s stand-up comedy, warm crowd work, and theatrical stage presence.
- Venue
- HomeSlyce Comedy Night
- Style
- Clean stand-up
Give a Hoot Comedy Club
A live performance from the Free Comedy Open Mic at Give a Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
- Venue
- Give a Hoot Comedy Club
- Recorded
- December 2025
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The comedian
Meet Vanessa
Sharp Wit. Real Stories. Vanessa Markowitz.
Vanessa Markowitz blends fast punchlines with the stagecraft she honed in theater, turning real-life moments into crowd-winning sets that feel personal.
She performs across the Mid-Atlantic, bringing inclusive, high-energy comedy to clubs, festivals, and community stages.
What I Bring to the Stage
- Storytelling
- Stand-up
- Hosting
- Improv workshops
- Theater directing
- Theater acting
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Vanessa brings energy and charisma to every performance. Her theatrical background shines through in her confident stage presence and engaging delivery.
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- bmarko@gmail.com
- Base
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Travel
- Mid-Atlantic + East Coast