Kelly MacFarland

Kelly has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges and several television appearances. She has opened for Melissa Etheridge and LeAnn Rimes at both the Cape Cod Melody Tent and South Shore Music Circus. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. You may recognize her from season one of NBC's hit reality series, The Biggest Loser. Kelly worked along side Fred Willard as part of the rambunctious news team of “TV Network” on Turner Entertainment’s broadband site, SuperDeluxe.com. Kelly is currently traveling the country with the Loretta LaRoche Women in Comedy Tour.

As an experienced stand up comedian Kelly has developed a winning program for corporate America that transcends humor and motivates a crowd to believe in themselves.

The overall message is to write your own story. We live our lives hearing lots of messages about ourselves. Who we are, what we're capable of, etc. You get to be YOU. You define who you want to be. "I use the example that I was told from a very young age that I was not athletic, I was a runt. I found out later in life that I'm an athlete in my own right. I may not ever win a gold medal, but I can get out there and play the game." Says Kelly!
Kelly tells funny stories about discovering her inner athlete. These stories have lessons;

• Don't tread water in life, you'll be exhausted and you won't move forward or backward.
• Encourage people and they will encourage you. Your biggest champion might be right next to you.
• Remember everything has a beginning, middle and end. You have to start at the beginning... even if it's humiliating.

Kelly leaves audiences pleasantly surprised by her candor. She captivates the crowd with her charm, and her refreshing yet playful point of view makes her irresistible. Her alluring smile and intense energy keeps the audience wanting more.

Kelly headlined the 2009 Boston Women in Comedy Festival, was first runner up in the 2009 Boston Comedy Festival and voted Best of the Fest 2010 Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival. Kelly is signed with Zachary Shuster Harmsworth and is currently writing a clever collection of short stories based on her stand up and her life. Kelly is also an experienced wellness speaker, focusing on her journey to becoming an athlete through weight loss and self acceptance. Sharing her life experiences in the unique way that only she can, Kelly leaves audiences pleasantly surprised by her candor. She captivates the crowd with her charm, and her refreshing yet playful point of view makes her irresistible.

Accolades:
I absolutely LOVE Kelly. She is always professional, spot on with her messaging, and her sense of timing is impeccable. She is so real, and that makes her one of us – it helps us to laugh at ourselves and resolve right then and there to make our life better. She is a fantastic partner in helping women of all ages Go Red and take care of their hearts. She has made it her mission, and is helping others do the same...American Heart Association, Maura Webster

Kelly is a true joy to work with, and I look forward to partnering with her for a long, long time!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of how to live a heart healthy lifestyle. This information is so important for woman to realize their risk of cardiovascular disease. You helped reach our audience with the life-saving Go Red messaging....Thank you so much for your time and energy in support of our mission. Best regards Andrea Casey and Carolyn Torella, American Heart Association

Sample of Corporate Clients:

American Heart Association: Go Red Groups
Appleton
Dana Hall
Georgia State University
Festivals/Competitions/Misc

Portland’s Funniest Professional
Sam Adams Grill & Groove
Marshall’s Women In Comedy
Bass Red Triangle Comedy Tour
Boston Comedy Festival
Comedy Central Laugh Riots
NACA Northeast Conference
NACA Mid-Atlantic Conference
AFTRA Member
Loretta LaRoche Productions...Women in Comedy Tours
TV/FILM (partial listing)

Comedy Central's Premium Blend
Larry King Live
NBC - The Biggest Loser (Season 1)
NBC - The Today Show
ABC - The View
CBS - The Tyra Banks Show
Cartoon Network - Adult Swim
Turner Broadband - SuperDeluxe.com