Ways To Work With Me
Whether you’re an aspiring comic, a professional looking to communicate more confidently, or an organization seeking to engage through humor, I offer tailored services that meet you where you are.
I use comedy as a training ground for presence, connection, and clear communication. My approach comes from decades onstage, lived experience, and the kind of learning you only get by doing the work in real time. I don’t just teach how comedy works -- I know how it feels. And I help you feel it, too!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Decades 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.
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
My Services
Before booking, please note the following:
For Virtual Lectures & Q+As: you will receive a confirmation email with a zoom link within 24 hours of registration.
For Comedy Coaching: I offer a complimentary 20 minute zoom consultation for first time students. To schedule, please contact me using the form below & I will be in touch. I am fully booked through June. Now accepting students beginning mid-July.
Honoring Your Nervous System as a Creative
A live virtual lecture & Q+A exploring the relationship between performance, creativity, burnout, audience dynamics, and nervous system regulation.
For years, performers have been taught that exhaustion is proof of dedication. Hustle culture, chronic overexposure, and the pressure to constantly produce have created an environment where burnout is mistaken for commitment to the craft.
In this lecture, comedian and performer Christi Somers examines the hidden physiological realities of performing: what happens to the body under observation, how protective identities develop on stage, why performers dissociate, and how nervous system regulation can create more freedom, presence, and sustainability in creative work.
Blending personal stories from over 20+ years in the NYC comedy scene with practical insight and interactive exercises, The Nervous System of Performance invites creatives to rethink their relationship with their art.
Topics include:
• Hustle culture and other performance mythology
• Burnout, grief, and creative exhaustion
• Audience dynamics and stage presence
• Activation vs. overwhelm
• Protective performance identities
• Sustainable creativity practices
• Regulation, recovery, and artistic longevity
The more regulated a performer becomes, the more freedom they actually have on stage.
90-Minute Live Virtual Lecture + Interactive Q&A
Date: Tuesday August 4th
Time: 7-8:30pm est
Location: Zoom
Investment: $40
Designed for performers, comedians, writers, artists, and creatives interested in building a more sustainable relationship with performance and visibility.
*You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom link within 24 hours of registration.
A 60-minute, one-on-one session tailored to what you’re working on right now. Whether you’re developing new material, refining your delivery, or feeling stuck in your process, we’ll meet you where you are & build from there. This is a focused & high-impact conversation designed to create clarity, direction, & immediate next steps.
My work focuses on helping you strengthen your voice, presence, and clarity -- not just the jokes themselves. You’re welcome to bring material, questions, or simply a sense of what isn’t landing yet.
What’s Included in a 1:1 Coaching Session?
Focused Deep-Dive Session
We work through your current challenges & goals in real time. Each session is centered entirely around what matters most to you right now.
Clarity & Problem Solving
We break things down, identify what’s getting in the way, & create clarity around your next steps so you’re not stuck overthinking or spinning your wheels.
Practical Strategy & Guidance
You’ll receive tailored guidance & frameworks based on your situation; whether that’s mindset, habits, performance, career, or personal growth.
Action Steps You Can Execute Immediately
Every session ends with clear, practical next steps so you know exactly what to do after we finish talking!
Real-Time Support & Direction
You’re not figuring it out alone during the session - I help you think through decisions, challenges, & ideas as they come up.
A 4-session coaching package designed for deeper growth over time. This is ideal for building momentum, accountability, & a more grounded creative process!
What’s Included?
1. Discovery & Goal Setting
We begin with a deep-dive consultation to understand your goals, challenges, background, and what success looks like for you. We define clear & measurable goals so you always know exactly what you’re working toward and how you’ll get there.
2. Personalized Coaching Syllabus
Based on your needs, I create a tailored coaching syllabus; a clear roadmap designed specifically for you. This outlines the key focus areas, priorities, & progression of your sessions.
3. Structured 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Each session follows your personalized plan while staying flexible to what you need in the moment. We focus on clarity, problem-solving & forward movement.
5. Action Steps & Accountability
After each session, you’ll receive practical next steps, exercises, and “homework” designed to reinforce progress between sessions. This may include applying our work in real time, & I can provide feedback on implementation if you choose to share recordings or updates!
6. Resources & Support
You’ll receive curated frameworks & resources tailored to your goals, whether that’s mindset, habits, performance, career, or personal growth.
7. Ongoing Guidance & Adjustments
As you progress, your plan evolves. We continuously refine your approach based on what’s working, ensuring you stay on track & moving forward!