Work with me!

I’m Christi Somers — a stand-up comedian, educator, and coach who uses comedy as a tool to help people speak with intention, connect emotionally, and own their unique voice.

Whether you’re an aspiring comic, a professional looking to communicate more confidently, or an organization wanting to inspire and engage through humor, I offer a range of tailored services designed to meet you where you are.

Ways To Work With Me

I use comedy as the training ground where people learn to speak with intention, connect emotionally, and communicate without hiding. My teaching method comes from decades onstage, lived experience, and scar tissue. Comedy lives in what’s alive, what’s guarded, and what only you can say. I don’t just know how comedy works, I know how it feels. And I help others feel it, too.

  • Christi is an acclaimed 15+ year comedian whose work has appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, TruTV, IFC, and national stages. Her live performances weave sharp writing with playful human connection, offering a comedic experience that is smart, heartfelt, and unmistakably her.

    Available for theaters, clubs, festivals, conferences, and special events.

  • Christi delivers high-impact signature Keynote + TED-style talks talks on voice, confidence, resilience, self-trust and the power of using humor as a tool for connection. Her speaking explores how stand-up can help people reclaim their voice, trust their instincts, and communicate with clarity - no comedy experience required.

    Ideal for conferences, schools, nonprofits, corporate teams, and creative communities.

  • For over a decade, Christi has helped people find their voice, own their story, and stop apologizing for taking up space. Grounded in voice reclamation, she blends humor and heart to guide performers, professionals, and everyday humans toward deeper confidence and more meaningful communication. Her work proves that comedy isn’t just about being funny, it’s about being clear, connected, and unapologetically yourself.

    Through personalized sessions, Christi helps clients strengthen their communication skills, refine their point of view, and bring more confidence to their work, onstage or off. Her coaching is ideal for comedians, storytellers, speakers, founders, or anyone looking to communicate with greater clarity, power, and presence.

    As a seasoned joke writer and creative consultant, Christi has crafted material for comedians currently on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, TruTV, and late-night television. She helps clients shape stronger premises, punch up sets, structure stories, and elevate their comedic voice, always in a way that feels true to who they are.

  • Christi leads interactive workshops that blends stand-up comedy principles with storytelling and emotional intelligence. Participants learn how to speak with presence, craft meaningful narratives, and connect authentically with their audience, whether that audience is a boardroom, classroom, or comedy stage.

    Available in 60–90 minute sessions, half-day, or full-day trainings.

Who I Work With

  • Aspiring and established comedians

  • Educators and students

  • Corporate teams and organizations

  • Nonprofits focused on youth and community empowerment

  • Anyone ready to speak up and be heard with confidence and authenticity

How I Teach

Comedy isn’t just about jokes, it’s about attention.

I help comedians notice where they pull away from their true voice, where energy rises, and where the truth almost slips out but gets edited. My teaching focuses on presence, risk, and clarity; not by handing out answers, but by training your ear, sharpening your attention, and building your confidence.

Years of performing and “scar tissue” have made me deeply sensitive to what’s alive and what’s guarded inside a joke or a performance. My job is to guide you to stay with what only you can say, trust the mirrors in the room, and commit fully to what makes your voice undeniable.

My Method

  • Notice Where Energy Rises: I track the moments that excite you, where conviction shows, and where you surprise yourself mid-sentence.

  • Spot Where Your Voice Pulls Away: When you soften, manage, or jump ahead, we pause and explore; that’s where truth hides.

  • Name Without Fixing: I help you see what’s alive or blocked, without shame or judgment.

  • Cultivate Relational Mirrors: Your voice grows stronger when it’s heard back. New rooms and honest feedback build clarity and confidence.

  • Commit to the Undeniable: We focus on the details and truths that make your performance unmistakably yours.

What You’ll Feel in My Sessions

  • Clearer risks and honest reactions

  • Fewer rules, more noticing

  • Energy that’s allowed to breathe

  • A space where you discover yourself in real time

  • “If you’re the kind of person who thinks, ‘Please. You can’t learn stand-up in a classroom,’ you’re probably right 99.9% of the time. But Christi is the other .1% She’s the best. Seriously. Take her class.”

    Carson Olshansky

  • A good performer bares her soul in an honest and engaging way. A great performer does it while making her audience feel like family. Make no mistake, Christi Chiello is a great performer. ”

    Time Out New York

  • “Christi is the kindest, most FUN, and dynamic teacher you could ask for. Also, one of the best performers around.”

    Blair Socci

Ready to Discover Your Voice?

I don’t just know how to do comedy, I know how it feels. And I help others feel it, too.

If you’re ready to push past what you’re protecting and find your undeniable voice, let’s work together!

All first-time clients receive a complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation to discuss your goals and how I can support your journey.