Jo-Anna Downey

“Jo-Anna Downey is a storyteller par excellence... one of the most engaging women on the Toronto comedy scene”. The Toronto Star

“Downey’s act is all contemporary sass and attitude. She is fearless and frank.” NOW Magazine.

Jo-Anna is a much-loved trend setter of the Toronto comedy scene. She is the host of the longest running weekly comedy show in the city. Her popularity is evident during the 2000 NOW Magazine Readers’ Poll. Jo-Anna Downey was voted Favourite Stand-Up Comic. In 2002 she was the feature cover story in the March issue of NOW Magazine.

Internationally, Jo-Anna has toured across Canada, UK, and the US. She is also one of the fortunate few Canadians to grace the stage at the coveted Caroline’s in New York. Jo-Anna was featured in the CTV comedy special Women of the Night and nominated for a 2002 Gemini. Jo-Anna is a regular panelist on the weekly Chick Chat radio segment with John Oakley where her irreverent style is captivating and enjoying.

Affectionately referred to as MAMA, Jo-Anna Downey is a natural performer. Her interactive style, encouragement of audience participation, and her quick wit, will shock and delight everyone in the room.

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