StACEY PRUSSMAN
Comedian, Actor, Speaker & TV/Radio Host
Contact Stacey: staceyprussmannyc@gmail.com
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About
Stacey Prussman is a national touring headlining stand-up comedian, radio host, actress, and influential public speaker.
In 2021, Stacey Prussman made history as one of only eight women ever to appear on the New York City mayoral general-election ballot.
She tours internationally and headlines top venues including the Hollywood Improv and Gotham Comedy Club, and is a regular on the New York City comedy circuit. A radio mainstay, Stacey was a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show, a weekly voice on Artie Lange’s Artie Quitter podcast, and a recurring presence on SiriusXM’s The Bennington Show and Tell Me Everything with John Fugelsang. She also hosts The Stacey Prussman Hour podcast and appears in comedic shorts for Lorne Michaels’ Above Average network.
Her acting work spans film, theater, and television. She starred in the cult indie film Glam-Trash (directed by SNL’s Greg Scarnici), and appeared in Everything’s Jake and The Girl in the Park alongside Sigourney Weaver. On stage, she played Dori Grossman in the Off-Broadway hit Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral and performed in multiple national productions of The Vagina Monologues. She also co-hosted the Emmy-winning PBS series The Best Places to Live.
As a speaker, Stacey has delivered impactful keynotes at over 200 colleges, corporations, and conferences across the country. She was nominated for Female Performer of the Year and named one of Campus Activities Magazine’s Top 10 Hot Speakers.
Her comedy and commentary have been published in Squeaky Clean and Love’s Funny That Way by Judy Brown, Filthy, Funny, and Totally Offensive by Jeffrey Gurian, and Words from the Wise by Rosemarie Jarski.
Stacey Prussman is a stand-up comedian known for her raw honesty, sharp wit, and fearless presence on stage. She’s performed at major comedy clubs, festivals, colleges, and theaters across the country, blending personal storytelling with biting social commentary.
She’s available for clubs, tours, private events, corporate gigs, and college shows.
Want to book her—or just find out where she’s performing next? Ask where she is.
Email Stacey: staceyprussmannyc@gmail.com
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Why Does Stacey Speak?
When not performing comedy or acting, Stacey travels around the country to colleges, corporations, and private events to speak to people about her experiences with eating disorders and/or her NYC 2021 Mayoral campaign.
Stacey has delivered her impactful keynotes at over 200 venues, covering a diverse range of settings from colleges to various events. Her presentations resonate deeply with audiences, drawing from her unique experiences as a comedian, speaker, and advocate. Whether engaging with students, professionals, or community groups, Stacey’s dynamic approach fosters inspiration, empowerment, and meaningful conversation on topics such as mental health, eating disorders, and personal growth.
She was one of the top 10 speakers in the college market by the Campus Activities Magazine, as well as being nominated female performer of the year several times by the same publication for her work in the college market.
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Program #1: 3189 Reasons to Believe: Transforming Adversity into Achievement
In this keynote embark on a transformative journey with “3189 votes: Lessons from the Campaign Trail,” a lecture that transcends traditional political discourse. This presentation offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the heart of a grassroots mayoral campaign in New York City, where every vote tells a story, and every setback paves the way for resilience.
Through compelling storytelling, the speaker delves into the challenges of navigating the political arena, balancing public life with personal well-being, and the relentless pursuit of breaking societal barriers. This lecture is not just about politics; it’s about the human spirit, the power of community, and the lessons learned from embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.
Ideal for college audiences, this presentation inspires students to harness adversity for growth, mobilize grassroots movements, maintain personal well-being in public endeavors, leverage setbacks as catalysts for future success, and advance diversity in leadership roles.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking experience that challenges conventional narratives and empowers the next generation of leaders to find their voices and make a difference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0rJX6ACnCg
Program #2: Looking Through Broken Mirrors: Understanding Eating Disorders
In this program Stacey addresses the progression of her eating disorder and treatment through her own personal story. She’ll discuss the different types of eating disorders and the warning signs, and all the while, add a fresh, humorous twist to this serious topic. What are the effects of fad diets, crash diets, diet pills and over exercising? How is the media’s intense influence on a slender body image brainwashing you? What is society’s reaction to the media? How can we not let the media influence us? What is a healthy body weight and how to maintain it without obsessing, dieting and unhealthy eating patterns? These are a number of questions Stacey addresses. Stacey provides the tools to create strength and self-confidence in times of stress and how to avoid unhealthy eating patterns and disorders, and shows the audience how to find body acceptance in everyday life no matter what size you are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR4kAUPfNSs
Program #3: Burnout, Binging and Balancing: Tools for Keeping a Healthy Mind and Body During College The Years and After.
Do you ever feel like you have taken too much on? Do you constantly check email/facebook because you are afraid you might miss something? Do you feel there is not enough hours in the day to eat properly, go to class, study, go to meetings, exercise, call friends and socialize? Do you feel you are spreading yourself so thin that you aren't able to take care if yourself? Have you been binge eating or not eating due to stress and anxiety? Do you wait to the last minute to study or do a paper? Do you feel overworked? Peer Pressure?This session deals with solutions to the questions above and more.
In this program Stacey will give the participants tools that will help them learn to find a new perspective and teach them how to create a healthy lifestyle during their college life and after. She will help them recognize triggers that lead to unhealthy behaviors, avoiding emotional eating and emotional non eating, the pitfalls of procrastination, and most of all learning how to take care of one's mind and body no matter what life brings.
Through an interactive discussion, lots of humor and practical exercises, Stacey Prussman motivational speaker, eating disorder survivor, fitness trainer, professional comedian, 5 year yogi and a former stress junkie will share her insights and practical tools to help students and administrators learn to relax, stay healthy and thrive!
Stacey Prussman is a New York-based actor and TV host with experience across television, film, and stage. Her work includes both dramatic and comedic roles, as well as live and scripted hosting. She is trained in classical performance, improvisation, and on-camera technique.
Stacey is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association.
For casting or hosting inquiries, please get in touch.
Email Stacey: staceyprussmannyc@gmail.com
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CONTACT
To book Stacey for a comedy show, speaking engagement or podcast/radio appearance, you can email her at: staceyprussmannyc@gmail.com.
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