Comedian Julianna Forlano has recently relocated to New York City from Chicago where she took first place in the Reader’s Digest Comedy Competition giving her the title of Chicago’s Funniest Comedian. A regular performer in venues across the US, and the opening act for Susie Essman of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Julianna has shared the stage with some of the hottest comics on the scene including Kathleen Madigan, John Oliver, Hal Sparks, Hannibal Burress and many others. Julianna’s political and topical humor can be heard on The Ironic News Report of which she is the host, head writer, and executive producer (segment airs on CurrentTV.com and NPR/Chicago Public Radio’s Vocalo Programming; archives at www.IronicNewsReport.com). 

Julianna had the honor of performing at the official Inaugural Ball for Barack Obama in Chicago. Her comedic take on electoral politics, campaigns and their aftermath was published in Letters to President Obama(Skyhorse Publishing, 2009). Julianna has contributed to The Chicago Sun Times and was chosen as a featured comedian on TV’s Comcast Comedy Spotlight and WFLD TV’s Good Day Chicago.

A talented improv comic as well, Julianna has performed with groups around the country, including 2 years as a member of Chicago’s Second City Conservatory. Since relocating to New York City, Julianna has already performed professionally at some of the most exciting venues in the city including Caroline’s, Comix, New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and the 92nd Street Y Tribeca. She serves as a professor in the TV & Radio Department  of Brooklyn College where she teaches  Comedy Scriptwriting and Broadcast Journalism. She continues to write, host, and produce,  The Ironic News Report and give live performances around the country and in New York City.  


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