Beth Stelling

Beth Stelling is a stand-up comedian and writer.[1][2] She has performed in the Netflix series The Standups and currently serves as a writer for the HBO television series, Crashing.[3][4][5] Stelling has released two comedy albums, Sweet Beth and Simply the Beth.[6][7]

Stelling lived in Chicago for five years until 2012, when she re-located to Los Angeles after releasing her first comedy album, Sweet Beth.[8][9] She made her television debut on Conan in 2014 and in 2016 was named a "Comic to Watch" by Comic magazine.[10][11]

In 2015 Stelling reported that she had experienced sexual and physical abuse from a former boyfriend,[12] further adding that after the two broke up he had asked her to never speak about the abuse so that he could maintain his reputation.[13][14] Stelling also posted images of her bruised limbs on Instagram, stating that they were a result of the abuse.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Tom Papa, Ali Siddiq, and Beth Stelling craft standout laughs at JFL NorthWest comedy festival". Georgia Straight. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  2. ↑ "'I bombed my D off in front of his family': Beth Stelling on hell gigs". EW.com. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  3. ↑ Becker, Christian. "Beth Stelling's Episode of Netflix's The Standups Will Leave You Wanting More". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  4. ↑ Marsh, Steve (2017-10-05). "A Quick Q&A With 10,000 Laughs Festival Headliner Beth Stelling". Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  5. ↑ "The 17 Best Stand-up Specials of 2017". Film School Rejects. 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  6. ↑ "Review: Beth Stelling's hilarious spirit shines on 'Simply The Beth'". AXS. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  7. ↑ Teti, John. "Comedian Beth Stelling introduces the world to Rhinoceros the elephant". AUX. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  8. ↑ "Beth Stelling, comedian - What Are You Playing This Weekend?". The Gameological Society.
  9. ↑ "Talking to Beth Stelling About Gender in the Standup World and Getting Her Start in Comedy". Vulture. 2014-01-29. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  10. ↑ "Special Event: Beth Stelling". Helium Comedy Club.
  11. ↑ "Beth Stelling and the World of Female-Dominated Standup". Vulture. 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  12. ↑ "Comedian Beth Stelling reveals history of rape, abuse on Instagram". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  13. ↑ "Comedian Beth Stelling wrote a powerful message about surviving rape and domestic abuse". The Independent. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  14. ↑ Vagianos, Alanna (2016-01-05). "Beth Stelling's Alleged Abuser Speaks Out, Another Woman Comes Forward". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  15. ↑ Khatchatourian, Maane (2015-12-29). "Comedian Beth Stelling Reveals on Instagram History of Rape, Abuse". Variety. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  16. ↑ "Comedian Beth Stelling opens up about rape, abuse on Instagram". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
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