Truly a character with character, Mary Ellen Rinaldi has a distinct style of stand up that is unique among comics today. She’s funny. She’s poignant. She’s a superb story teller. You’ll shake your head as she shakes your world, touching your heart as she reaches right into the nooks and crannies of everyday events.

Mary Ellen is a step ahead, a cut above - all at once sophisticated and simple, universal yet intimate. She knows you, your family, your job, and she is here to tell you about it! Mary Ellen began her speaking career as a stand up comic working the top comedy clubs across the county. As her popularity and loyal following grew, she backed that talent up with a double shot of sales and marketing and began creating and producing weekly comedy shows.

Her signature event “Ladies Only, Comedy and Conversation for Woman” gave her the visibility she needed to launch into the event management space, and a foray into the non-profit world of fundraisers followed. An introduction to Toastmasters International revealed stand up wasn’t her only calling. Mary Ellen's conversational, story telling style of comedy, make her a natural at professional speaking; busting out of the gate with a District Humor Speech Contest win – on her first attempt.

Mary Ellen is a rare combination of comedienne, professional speaker, and storyteller with real life tales and observations that are funny and insightful. Whether you want to enhance your message at a conference venue, create a retreat, or provide a special event for woman, Mary Ellen will adeptly customize content with hilarious therapeutic humor and show stopping energy for your audience.