
A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Courtney Pauroso
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
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Cast appearances (2)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Courtney Pauroso is a comedian and actress whose sketch work includes Key & Peele. Her appearances in the archive include Emily in Alien Imposters and a martial arts student in Pretty Sure This Guy Isn’t a Real Sensei. Her live work combines character comedy, clowning and physical performance.
Pauroso developed the solo shows Gutterplum and Vanessa 5000, performing them at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Vanessa 5000 presents a robot character in a satire of technology and desire, and was filmed as a Dropout special. Her performance background also includes the Upright Citizens Brigade and ensemble comedy.
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