DANA GOLDBERG Comedian - Host - Livev Auctioneer ABOUT
Raised by a wild pack of Jews, otherwise known as her mother and two siblings, veteran comedian Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have her earning loyal fans across the country and abroad. A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and live auction talents to become one of the most sought after entertainers on the circuit. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians In America,” Curve magazine raves, “Goldberg is one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named Goldberg one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation.
In addition to headlining clubs, theaters and festivals around the country, Goldberg has performed at and emceed dozens of high profile events and has shared the national stage with luminaries such as President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Elton John, Guillermo Diaz, Mariah Carey, Shonda Rhimes, and many more. Combining her gift of humor and impressive improvisational skills with her commitment to humanitarian efforts, Goldberg has helped to raise over four million dollars for non- profits around the country in the fight for marriage equality, LGBT rights, women’s rights, and HIV and AIDS education and prevention. HIGHLIGHTS
PRIDE/MAINSTREAM FESTIVALS (limited list) COMEDY CLUBS (limited list) The Fringe Festival-Edinburgh, Scotland The Improv The Comedy Festival-HBO-Las Vegas, Nevada The Laugh Factory David Brenner Presents: “What’s so Funny”-Aspen, Colorado The Comedy Store Orange County Comedy Festival-Huntington Beach California Caroline's on Broadway The San Francisco International Comedy Competition-Northern California The Comedy Cellar San Francisco Pride Gotham Comedy Club Seattle Pride Zanie's Comedy Club Columbus Pride Albuquerque Pride v UNIVERSITIES (limited list) Stanford COMPANIES + ORGANIZATIONS (limited list) Penn State The Human Rights Campaign Drake University GOOGLE Central Michigan University Olivia Vacations The University of New Mexico Ms. Foundation Chico State Equality California Black Tie Dinner Dallas LGBT Center of Orange County
TELEVISION One Night Stand Up: Episode 4-LOGO Network/MTV Viacom Last Comic Standing-Season 5 and 6 ABC - Good Morning Texas QUOTES
"Hot and hilarious, Goldberg is one of "Quite possibly the funniest live stand-up the brightest lights in a stellar comedy show I've ever seen." landscape." — Talent Booker — Curve Magazine Theatre Off Jackson
"One of the top five funniest "Brilliantly funny right from the start, comedians in America." one of a handful of comics who can — Curve Magazine transfer their work across the Atlantic." — The Irish Post
“Dana is not only a hysterically funny performer and host, she is also a devoted humanitarian who uses her quick wit and hilarious insights to shine a "One of the top three LGBT comedians in comedic light on important issues.” the country.” — Cathleen Young — Advocate.com Executive Director Of Humanitas PRESS
ADVOCATE My Night With The President
GIRLS THAT ROAM It's a World Of Laughter With Comedian Dana Goldberg
QUEER VOICES Crossing The Line - An Interview With Comedian Dana Goldberg
OUTSMART MAGAZINE Going Once, Going Twice….SOLD!: An Interview with Comedian, Actress, and Writer Dana Goldberg VIDEOS
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