Pretty Privilege is real - I lean into it Tia Santamaria

Depression brought Tia Santamaria to comedy, but what she found was so much more - an acting career, a community, and some hard truths about being a woman in a male-dominated scene. From sneaking downstairs to listen to Comic View as a kid to bombing with an abortion joke on Mother's Day, Tia's journey is refreshingly honest. In this conversation, she breaks down the reality of "pretty privilege" in comedy ("I wear sweats to open mics and still get hit on"), why male comics who claim friendship usually want something else, and how she navigates different audiences - from Gen X crowds who don't understand her references to church crowds who definitely don't want certain jokes. But here's what makes Tia different: she's not just a comic. She acts, produces, and recognizes that comedy needs more than just "the funny guy." Her advice? You don't have to be on stage to be part of comedy. Sometimes the best role is supporting others, and there's nothing wrong with that. About Tia Santamaria: Stand-up comedian, actress, and producer in Columbus. Started comedy through depression, found acting simultaneously. Known for honest takes on being a woman in comedy and technical approach to performance. What's your take on "pretty privilege" in your field? Drop it below 👇 🎭 Follow Tia: @tiasantamaria on all platforms 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTyvh70RoszgujPm2AZzHTQ 🔔 Subscribe for more raw comedy conversations