Chris Coccia

BIOGRAPHy

Chris Coccia is one of our favorite comedians and certainly one of America’s busiest – at home and abroad. Besides being a favorite at America’s top clubs like the D.C. Improv and Catch a Rising Star (chain), Chris has entertained American troops on military bases in Korea, Japan, and Guam. Like many great comedians, Chris’ act is based on his life. He culls some of best material from his experiences as a husband and father. On television, Chris has been seen on A&E’s “Comedy On The Road” and Comedy Central’s “Stand and Deliver.” Chris is also a staple on Atlantic City and Las Vegas‘ best stages where he performs regularly at The Tropicana and works as an opening act for big names like David Sanborn, Chicago, and The Oak Ridge Boys.

Career Path

1998Launched his full-time stand-up career in the Philadelphia area, working steadily toward a spot among the regulars at premier clubs like the DC Improv and Catch a Rising Star.
2003Entertained American troops on military bases in Korea, Japan, and Guam, bringing his husband-and-father material to audiences thousands of miles from any comedy club marquee.
2006Launched his "Five Minutes to Funny" stand-up comedy course at the DC Improv, establishing a second lane as an instructor for aspiring comics in Washington, D.C.
2008Won the national Purina Pet Comedy Challenge, taking home the $10,000 grand prize in a competition that put his likable, observational style in front of a broad national audience.
2010Performed as an invited guest at the American Comedy Festival, sharing the bill with some of the country's leading stand-up talents.
2011Appeared on A&E's "Comedy On The Road" and Comedy Central's "Stand and Deliver," earning two national TV credits that extended his reach beyond Atlantic City and Las Vegas club audiences.
2013Delivered the TEDx talk "There Is No Cool in Comedy" at Arcadia University, bringing his philosophy about vulnerability and authenticity in performance to an academic audience.
2016Became a regular presence on SiriusXM and Philadelphia morning radio, growing his profile as a go-to voice for both national satellite listeners and local drive-time audiences.
2019Opened for Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller, Norm Macdonald, and Dom Irrera on national club tours, performing regularly on the big-room stages of Atlantic City and Las Vegas venues including the Tropicana.
2024Headlined comedy clubs across the East Coast, including Give a Hoot Comedy Club, drawing on more than 25 years of full-time stand-up material refined across corporate events, colleges, and top-tier clubs.

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