Stand-up Comedy for Beginners
History of comedy and stand-up
A course by Natalia Valdebenito González , Actress and Comedian
Joined August 2022
About the video: History of comedy and stand-up
Overview
“Now is the time to review the history of comedy and the most basic definition of stand up. In addition, you will know the essential differences with what we know as a monologue. ”
In this video lesson Natalia Valdebenito González addresses the topic: History of comedy and stand-up , which is part of the Domestika online course: Stand-up Comedy for Beginners. Learn to write and interpret a stand up comedy piece and find your own style through acting techniques..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will do an introduction to the history of comedy to delve into stand-up. and we will know the structure of stand-up comedy. Surely today you begin to write a new chapter of your life. I tell you that stand-up comedy completely changed mine. and today I want to share with you my experience that I have only built through self-taught. Is It is necessary, of course, that to know stand-up you know something about the history of comedy. Shall we leave? Let's start with the story of the jesters. Who were the jesters? They were these people who made people laugh thanks to their cu...”
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Course summary for: Stand-up Comedy for Beginners
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Communication, Creativity, Storytelling

Natalia Valdebenito González
A course by Natalia Valdebenito González
Natalia Valdebenito is a renowned Chilean actress and comedian with a distinguished career in stand-up comedy. Starting out with the Club de la Comedia, she has brought her humor to stages around the globe, performing at festivals across the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
A multiple award-winner, Natalia has earned accolades like the Gold and Silver Gaviotas at the Viña del Mar Festival and the Caleuche Award for Best Comedian. Her monologues "Gritona" and "El Especial" have captivated audiences on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Spotify.
Her work reflects her passion for comedy and her commitment to social critique, making each performance a unique and enriching experience.
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