:::: THE COMEDY OF KRISTIN RUSSO ::::

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Making people laugh is nothing new to Kristin Russo.

While hosting her own television show at college in Philadelphia, Kristin found that she had a gift for producing and performing comedy. She then took her antics to a live audience when she became the LaSalle University Mascot. Consider also that she played Division I Volleyball for the school, and it’s easy to see why Kristin is a woman who is capable of wearing many hats…or costumes.

Since graduating from college, she has appeared in national ads for Diet Coke, was chosen as a finalist for MTV’s “The Real World: Las Vegas”, and was picked to be a character in an online video game. Kristin has also been selected for several roles in various independent films, including “Fuel” and “Living in Technicolor”.

After taking a class at The Funny Bone in Cincinnati, Kristin found a new passion: stand-up comedy, and it’s no surprise she has developed a knack for it as well.

Mascot, TV host, commercial and indie film diva, video game character, and now comedienne, Kristin Russo is an easy choice for a dependable performer who knows how to bring the funny.

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Making people laugh is nothing new to Kristin Russo.

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Back in the day I used to be the LaSalle University Basketball Mascot. I'm the funny looking muscle man in the middle of the back row...I was smiling inside the costume during the photo shoot...I'm pretty sure my efforts went unoticed though.

LaSalle finally got rid of the old stinky Explorer costume, and upgraded to this guy.

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first

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class

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107.1

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thebone

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midway

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elvislives

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last comic standing

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st

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newmascot

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mascot

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2mustaches

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poster

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eyelashesup

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eyelashes

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gettin' ready

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In an impromptu interview, Kristin and Caroline talk where to find high-fashion deals, how to crash the Oscars...and of course, no conversation would be complete without pondering the success of the Full House twins--aka Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen!

It is clear that Kristin has "never met a stranger"...enjoy the light-hearted antics she shares with her "new" friends...oh and take notes on some sweet dance moves.

COMING SOON

Finally, we have an answer to the age-old question:
Love or Money?

This film made for the 48 Hour Film Project International Shootout January 2009.

Is love mechanical?

Robot Love from Another World is a 50s-style Sci-Fi Comedy featuring Chicago sketch comedy troupe OneTwoThree.
- "Best Picture" - Cincinnati's 48 Hour Film Project 2008
- "Best Acting", "Best Sound Design", "Audience Choice Award" - Cincinnati's 48 Hour Film Project 2008

The story of a woman moving up in the world without the use of a single shoulder pad.

This film was created for Cincinnati's 48 Hour Film Project 2007 and ended up winning "Best Screenplay", "Best Ensemble Acting" and "Best Song" awards.

When you have a mustache, interesting things happen to you.

Featuring the song, "Beat the Beat," this short film won the "Producer's Choice" award at Cincinnati's 48 Hour Film Project 2006.

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2006-01-26T02:01:00.005-05:00

w/ the Pussycat Dolls at their Shhh! Lingerie Launch
in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodeo Drive

w/ Debbie Matenopolous from the Daily 10 on E!
at the Pussycat Dolls Shhh! Lingerie Launch

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photo credit: David Sorcher

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Making people laugh is nothing new to Kristin Russo.

Upcoming Shows

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Look for Kristin in Vegas (hopefully-fingers-crossed) this Spring!

(WINK, WINK)

photo credit: Brian Blinn

Talent Resume

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KRISTIN RUSSO

Actress - Comedienne
Model - Writer

HAIR: Auburn
EYES: Gray
HEIGHT: 5’8 ¾”

photo credit: Brian Blinn

TELEVISION
Diet Coke Moviefest on TNT: TopGun - Primary - Turner Network Television
Diet Coke Moviefest on TNT: Ghostbusters - Primary - Turner Network Television
Word on the Street - Host - LaSalle56: Philadelphia
Wild on E!: West Coast Casting Special - Host Contestant -
E! Entertainment Television
The Real World, Season 12: Las Vegas - Finalist - MTV Networks
Party in the Park Teaser - Female Voice - Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
STAND: “Ashes to Ashes” - Extra - Northlich Marketing
Greater Miami Conference Athletic - Sportscaster - WCCTV
Sportsline - ‘02 Featured Guest - LaSalle56: Philadelphia
Sportsline - ‘01 Featured Guest - LaSalle56: Philadelphia
Who’s Got Next - Featured Segment - WKRC12

PERFORMANCE
The Bob & Tom Show - Clear Channel Communications - Guest
The Bob & Tom Show - Clear Channel Communications - "3 Minute McGee" Skit with Chick McGee - Female
Cincinnati’s Funniest Person Contest - Finalist - Go Bananas: Cincinnati
Lex the La Salle Explorer - Mascot - La Salle University
Atlantic 10 Pep Rally: Philadelphia, PA - Mascot - Atlantic 10 Conference
Mr./Ms. La Salle Pageant - Runner-Up - La Salle University
The Brian and Joe Show - Guest - 88.3 FM the WAIF: Cincinnati
theflypod.com Podcast - Guest - Fly Paper Productions

MULTIMEDIA
Rumor Has It Movie Web Site - Sexy Female Leg - Warner Bros.
Iron Chef America Online Game - Cassie Roll - Food Network
HydroGear HydroRun Online Game - Female Runner - Rubbermaid
Mickey's Malt Liquor Online Video - Female Lead - Miller Brewing Company
Christian Moerlein Virtual Online Cornhole - Female Cornhole Player -
Christian Moerlein Brewery
Addy Awards "Party In Your Pants" Campaign - Model - Wonder Group/Alias Imaging

FILM
Score That Date - Contestant 1 - Pizza Infinity, Kendall Bruns & Josh Flowers
Robot Love From Another Planet - Girl - Pizza Infinity, Kendall Bruns & Josh Flowers
Hang In There - Trophy Wife - Pizza Infinity, Kendall Bruns & Josh Flowers
HA! - Girlfriend - Transit Films, Joe Herbert
Mustache of Lies - Kristin - Pizza Infinity, Kendall Bruns & Josh Flowers
Living in Technicolor - Medic - Feed The Meter Productions, David Lazarte
Fuel - Bus Passenger - Director, Nadja Stokes
Betrayal - Nadia, Featured Role - Cincinnati State

INDUSTRIAL
Cintas: Competitive Advantage - Receptionist - Panoptic Media, Kurt Angermeier

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Comedy A-Z - Brad Trackman and Mark Riccadonna - Go Bananas: Cincinnati
Stand Up Comedy - Jeffery Jena - The Funny Bone: Cincinnati
Advanced Comedy Writing - Jeffrey Jena - The Funny Bone: Cincinnati
The Business of Comedy - Derek Richards - The Funny Bone: Columbus
AFTRA Mentoring Program - Annie Fitzpatrick - AFTRA Tri-State
Advanced TV Acting - Dewey Hawthorne - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Voice for the Actor: Accents and Dialects - Gary McGurk - Cincinnati State
Voice Acting - Rich Yepsen - AFTRA Conservatory Workshop
Intermediate Acting - Amy Warner - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Introduction to Acting - Stephen Skiles - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Acting for the Camera - Dewey Hawthorne - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

WRITING
Urban Men's Magazine (UMM) Cincinnati - He Said/She Said Columnist
Original Stand-up Material

MODELING/PROMOTION
NASCAR Days—Wal-Mart Retailtainment Event
Procter & Gamble—Bostwick Braun Show
ARMY College Football Tour
Neutrogena—Summerbration Festival
Coca-Cola Football Town USA
Executive Pampered Chef Event
Nickelodeon Magazine Tour
Sneaky Pete's Monday Night Football

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES
Raspy Voice
Big Hair
Strong Facial Expressions
Face Tricks
Tongue Tricks
Class Clown
Division I Volleyball

Book Kristin for Your Next Show

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Send her an email at:
kristin@kristinrusso.com

Mailing List Sign Up

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I'd love to keep you up-to-date on happenings in my comedy career and where you can catch my next show!

Provide your name, email address and what city you are in.

We are all Rockstars!
Kristin

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photo credit: Brian Blinn

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headshot

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Costaki Economopoulos

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Costaki Economopoulos

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The Brian and Joe Show - 88.3FM the WAIF

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With Brian and Joe at the WAIF Studios (Cincinnati, OH)

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The Fairfield Echo - Spotlight on Salsa

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Downtowner: Cincinnati - Ms. Downtowner

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punch

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January 3, 2006

WORKER DURING THE DAY, FUNNY GIRL AT NIGHT
by Doug Taylor

"I was the mascot for the men's basketball team at LaSalle University,” explained Kristin Russo. “That is as close as I got, except always being the class clown, to doing anything like comedy.”

Russo is now officially a professional comedienne, since she now gets paid to stand in front of people and make them fall out of their chairs in laughter – at and/or with her.

“When I am on stage I have to explain to people that we are all in this together. I just happen to be the person standing on the stage, under the lights. When I am on-stage, I look at the audience as just a bunch of friends who want me to make them laugh and have a good time. Some how or another, I do that without being afraid. I’m having a great time so, since these are my friends –they must be too – they came to see me – we just all have a great time together. I am always laughing (unless I tell a bad joke, then I scowl with the audience) and laughter is infectious. And, the funniest part is that I get paid to make people laugh. I’ve always done that for free – that’s funny.”

Russo is a 1998 graduate of Lakota West High School and went to college at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. She was a marketing major/communications minor at LaSalle. She was recruited to LaSalle to play volleyball, having won many distinctions for her volleyball skills in high school, including 2^nd team all state honors.

Part of what makes Russo a great presence on stage and made her an all-star volleyball player in high school and college is her 5’8” (and ¾” she is quick to remind anyone who misquotes her stats) stature, auburn flowing hair, raspy voice, and facial expressions that mimic her contagious laughter.

Her daytime job, and admittedly the one that still pays the bills, is as the Vibe Manager for hyperQUAKE, a multifaceted communication company in the Textile Building on Fourth Street.

“I do a little bit of everything for hyperQUAKE,” explained Russo. “I start by answering the phone, and it just gets more complicated from there. I do some public relations, some meeting planning, some selling, just about anything that needs done except for the technical stuff and cleaning the toilets and windows. I don’t do windows, and our guys that do the technical stuff are so good that I wouldn’t dare even go there.”

Russo, unknowingly, subscribes to the theory that “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.”

“A guy I was dating moved away from Cincinnati. I didn’t know what I would do to keep busy after he left. I never watched comedy, never liked comedy and never thought of doing comedy. But, before he left, we went to the Funny Bone on the Levee. I checked their website a couple nights later, and there was a question ‘so you think you are funny?’ and I thought, yeah I’m funny, everyone has always said I am. So, I took their class, an eight week deal, and went through the graduation which was a couple of minutes on stage in front of a full-house. I wasn’t nervous about being on stage, just thought of the audience as a bunch of friends, and did pretty good – good enough to get invited back.”

The life of a comedienne, especially in its infancy, is a bumpy road.

“I went through the classes, and did pretty well, I guess. When you first start, you are an ‘amateur,’ which means you might get a few minutes on stage and not get paid – but you don’t have to pay to get in! Then, if you do well, you get to MC (master/mistress of ceremonies) a show. Next you are a featured act, then a headliner, and then you buy the club and set your own rules! I just got to MC, so I won’t be hiring or firing anyone anytime soon.”

One of Russo’s skills is the ability to deal with “stars.” She performed for a major Cincinnati company’s holiday party. In the audience was Icky Woods of Cincinnati Bengals fame.

“I got Icky to come up on stage and do his famous ‘Icky Shuffle.’ The audience loved it, which is my job – to make the audience happy. The only downside, I had to pledge my night’s wages to his charity, but I didn’t mind a bit, it was such a rush.”

Russo made a “to do” list when she was in high school. Included on that list was to run a marathon. Last year she ran ¼ of the Flying Pig Marathon, this year she will do ½ of the Pig. One of the other major goals was to be on the Tonight Show.

She is an ambitious, talented and funny young lady who is studying, learning, and perfecting her skills so that she might someday be sitting to the right of Jay Leno – laughing all the time along with Jay and the audience.

Cincinnati Magazine - March 2006

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w/ Joe Wessels and Dave Waite

Special feature on Cincinnati Comedy
in the March '06 issue of Cincinnati Magazine
written by Joe Wessels

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Where Kristin Has Hit the Stage...

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Venues
Bar Humbug - Covington, KY

Comedy Caravan - Louisville, KY

Comedy Off Broadway - Lexington, KY

Crackers at Broad Ripple - Indianapolis, IN
Delta Haus - Covington, KY
Duff's Sports Bar and Grill - Cincinnati, OH
The Funnybone on the Levee - Newport, KY
Go Bananas Comedy Club - Cincinnati, OH
JD Legends/Strike Zone - Franklin, OH
JW Dinks - Millville, OH
Jokers Comedy Cafe - Dayton, OH
Lighthouse Inn - Aurora, IN
Midway Cafe - Ft. Thomas, KY
Mr. T's - Covington, KY
Raw Bar - Chicago, IL
Rumors - Cincinnati, OH
Sam's Anchor Cafe - Tiburon, CA
San Francisco Comedy College - San Francisco, CA
Soft Rock Cafe - Centerville, OH
Speak Easy - Crescent Springs, KY
The Stand - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Syndicate - Newport, KY
Taylor's Pub - Blue Ash, OH
Tickets Cafe - Covington, KY
Union Station - Cincinnati, OH
Viper Room - Cincinnati, OH
Zen and Now - Cincinnati, OH

Contests
Cincinnati's Funniest Person Contest - FINALIST
KISS 107.1 Funniest Person Contest
Comedy Survivor - Funnybone

Charity Events
Luekemia and Lymphoma Society
Mom's With Multiples
Paws for Applause
Women's Crisis Center of Northern Kentucky
The Foster Care and Adoption Agency of Northern Kentucky
National Guard Rally

DOWNTOWNER - Front Page Article

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January 3, 2006

Russo is now officially a professional comedienne, since she now gets paid to stand in front of people and make them fall out of their chairs in laughter – at and/or with her.

Her daytime job, and admittedly the one that still pays the bills, is as the Vibe Manager for hyperQUAKE, a multifaceted communication company in the Textile Building on Fourth Street.

Russo, unknowingly, subscribes to the theory that “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.”

The life of a comedienne, especially in its infancy, is a bumpy road.

One of Russo’s skills is the ability to deal with “stars.” She performed for a major Cincinnati company’s holiday party. In the audience was Icky Woods of Cincinnati Bengals fame.

Finesse

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w/ the Pussycat Dolls

in Beverly Hills, CA

Eyed Peas & friends

in Columbus, Ohio

w/ Vanilla Ice

in Louisville, Kentucky

w/ best friend, Jenny and Justin Jeffrey of 98Degrees fame

in Cincinnati, Ohio

w/ Finesse Mitchell from "Saturday Night Live" in NYC

w/ Bill Engvall from "Blue Collar TV" in Evansville, IN

w/ Larry the Cable Guy from "Blue Collar TV" in Clio, Michigan

w/Brooke Shields in Cincinnati, OH

w/ Dave Attell from "Insomniac" and my brother, Jason,

in Dayton, OH

w/ Jay Chandrasekhar of
Super Troopers/Dukes of Hazzard Fame,
in Cincinnati, OH

w/ Grammy Award Winning, Best New Artist,
John Legend in Columbus, OH

w/ Matthew Perry from "Friends" in Santa Monica, CA

w/ Tom Wilson AKA 'Biff' from Back to the Future I-III
in Newport, KY

w/ "the Biggest Name in Comedy",
Costaki Economopoulos in Cincinnati, OH

w/ two of NY's finest, Brad Trackman and Mark Riccadonna
in Cincinnati, OH

w/ Craig Robinson from "The Office" in Cincinnati, OH
in October 2005 (love the shirt Craig!)

w/ Ralph Harris in Columbus, OH

w/ Tammy Pescatelli from "Last Comic Standing"
in Cincinnati, OH
w/ Tommy Johnigan in Cincinnati, OH

w/ Tommy Johnigan AGAIN a year later in Louisville, KY

w/ Andy Campbell from the Nobodies of Comedy Tour
and his wife, Ashley, in Albany, NY

w/ Ryan Dalton in Newport, KY

w/ Bengals Storm Trooper in Cincinnati, OH

w/ Chip and Dale in Orlando, FL

w/ Teen Wolf in Newport, KY

Kristin or Cameron?

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new pic

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Upcoming Shows

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JANUARY 2006

Thursday, January 5 - 9:00 PM - Midway Cafe, Fort Thomas, KY
Monday, January 9 - 9:00 PM - Taylor's Pub, Blue Ash, OH

FEBRUARY

Wednesday, February 15 - 7:30 PM - Girls' Nite Out, FunnyBone, Newport, KY

MARCH

Thursday, March 23 - 11:00 AM - Youngstown State, Youngstown, OH

tommy j2

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