Kathleen Madigan earned a B.A. in journalism, and first began her career in that field. During this time, however, she also started doing stand-up comedy at open mic nights in comedy clubs throughout the St. Louis area. She reveals it was Jack, her father, who suggested she try making comedy her career.
She did, and soon landed a paid job at The Funny Bone, a comedy club chain. She obtained guaranteed bookings for thirty weeks, and left her jobs to do comedy full time.
Madigan has now been performing for more than 30 years, averaging 250 nights annually on tour, selling out marquee houses. She has appeared on late night television more than 40 times, and has created comedy specials that have run on HBO, Comedy Central, and Netflix.
When asked why she hasn’t pursued an additional goal like acting, she has a refreshing answer:
“I don't have any more goals. Can't you ever have a goal, reach it and enjoy it? . . . Have a seat, grab a drink and enjoy the fact you achieved the goal.”
The Chicago Tribune noted:
“She has all but perfected the art of crafting and delivering a perfect joke.”
Kathleen Madigan will be in Denver on November 10, at the Paramount Theatre, where she will give two shows. When organizers of events like this want to promote them, using poster printing to create advertisements is often seen as an effective technique.