Rage & Comedy: Kim Shankz on Acting to Stand-Up, Taylor Swift Backlash & Chicago's Comedy Scene

Описание: 🎤 Welcome back to No-Budget Filmmaking! I'm excited to speak with Kim (@kimbleshankz), a comedian who describes herself as a "tiny body filled with rage." Based in Chicago and performing with Mitour Co, Club Soda Improv, Bad Look Comedy, and The Second City, Kim brings unfiltered perspectives on comedy, controversy, and creative evolution.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of controversial topics and online backlash.
🎭 What You'll Discover:

Transitioning from traditional acting to stand-up and improv
Creating viral online comedy skits
Her comedic ideology and why it sparks controversy
The Taylor Swift backlash and dealing with Swifties' rage
Key differences between acting and improv performance
Theatre career foundations and how they inform comedy
"Questionable tastes" and pushing boundaries in comedy
West Coast vs. East Coast (and Chicago!) comedy scenes
Handling online hate as a controversial comedian
The Second City experience and Chicago comedy culture

Kim doesn't hold back on any topic, making this one of our most provocative episodes. Her journey from theatre to comedy and willingness to court controversy offers insights into finding your voice even when it pisses people off.
Follow Kim: @kimbleshankz
Performing with: @mitourco @clubsodaimprov @badlookcomedy @thesecondcity
🎯 Perfect for: Stand-up comedians, improv performers, controversy-curious creators, Chicago comedy fans, former actors
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