TaTa Sherise Breeds Comedy Gold
Philly-based comedienne TaTa Sherise was a quiet kid used to dancing and acting on stage since age five. She says she first discovered the goofier side of her personality in the sixth grade, but she didn’t begin doing stand up until well into her adult life. That’s when she initiated her journey of creating comedy gold. As TaTa puts it, “heartbreak and my father passing away led me to an open mic.”
TaTa has always wanted to be an actress and a dancer. TaTa realized how funny she was during a high school acting class. Her teacher knew she was not destined to be a teacher to future performers. “Oh no, you’re gonna go much further than that,” he predicted.
As the first in her immediate family to go away to college, TaTa feels she beat the odds. She credits her resilience for getting her through the same tough experiences her peers are still struggling with.
TaTa takes her comedy works very seriously, with each experience serving as a stepping stone for the next. TaTa explains, “every opportunity has taught me something.” TaTa has learned within the past year, among other things, patience and the joy of the journey.
Evolving as a Female Comedian
TaTa is an adaptable person who tends to go with the flow, but she has also had her fair share of frustrating experiences navigating the comedy industry. Her advice for aspiring female comedians is to avoid or to limit hooking up with other comedians. TaTa adds, “join forces with other women and don’t be afraid to be a leader!”
In addition to her passion for creating comedy gold, TaTa wants to become a household name. “The tours, the movies, the endorsement deals, the respect.” At the heart of it all, TaTa wants to make a living doing comedy full-time. She certainly seems to be on her way, having recently been featured on The Drew Barrymore Show and Mastery of Comedy with Angela Yee. She’s also scheduled to perform at the famous Laugh Factory in Los Angeles this summer.
It’s easy to see why audiences love TaTa. Her charm, her confidence, the way she reads the audience, and the way she tells her stories all set her apart from other comedians. And as much as audiences love TaTa Sherise, TaTa loves them right back. She concludes, “Doing comedy helps me heal, and it helps me help others. People come up to me and say I helped them get thru situations or bad times.”
I love that your articles on both female and male comedians focuses on healing. I also appreciate all of her advice to other female comedians but especially this- “Join forces with other women and don’t be afraid to be a leader.” Congratulations on her success so far.