Actress and Comedian, Ava Bunn

Comedian and actress Ava Marie Bunn joins Mad Props with Chris Schnabel to break down her rise from sketch comedy and one-woman shows to landing a breakout role in the Scrubs reboot.In this episode, Ava shares the full journey—from grinding in live comedy and creating character-driven performances to navigating auditions, social media growth, and stepping onto a major TV set. She dives into what it’s really like seeing yourself on screen, balancing stand-up with acting, and building a career in comedy without a traditional roadmap.If you're interested in comedy, acting, Hollywood auditions, social media strategy for creators, and breaking into TV, this episode delivers real insight, honest moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of comedy’s rising voices.Follow Ava BunnAva Bunn on InstagramAva Bunn on TikTokUpcoming Shows - Ava BunnNetflix is a Joke FestivalTry Audible today: https://www.audibletrial.com/madpropspod to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖Follow Mad PropsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspodX: https://www.x.com/madpropspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspodFollow Chris SchnabelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabelYouTube: @Chris.SchnabelMad Props is a Schnabel Studios ProductionChapters00:00 - Introduction to Ava Bunn & Mad Props03:08 - Journey to Landing Scrubs11:12 - Impact of Scrubs on Her Career19:37 - One-Woman Show & Character Comedy27:04 - Comedy, Crowds & Performance Challenges35:06 - Future Goals & SNL Aspirations39:27 - Creative Journey & Videography Roots42:12 - Personal Growth & Life Changes47:36 - Career Reflections & Industry Reality51:15 - Social Media Strategy for Comedians58:05 - Upcoming Shows & What’s Next