Adrianne Tolsch
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Adrianne Tolsch (October 31, 1938 – December 7, 2016) was an American comedian. Tolsch's comedy style is bold, conversational, and covers broad topics.[2] She made jokes about life as a middle-age woman, her sex life, her Jewish identity and Jewish family, and life experiences.[2] She was long associated with the Catch a Rising Star comedy club in New York City, as a performer, club manager, and the club's first woman emcee. She was a headliner at many major comedy clubs in the United States and toured domestically and internationally.[3] She also performed on Broadway and in cabaret shows and was a graphic artist. She was married to fellow comedian and writer Bill Scheft. The two toured together in the United States and co-produced the documentary film Take My Nose... Please!
Adrianne Tolsch | |
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Born | (1938-10-31)October 31, 1938 |
Died | December 7, 2016(2016-12-07) (aged 78) |
Education | Brooklyn College |
Occupation | Comedian |
Known for | Comedy, Artistry |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1] |
Spouse | Bill Scheft |
Children | 1 |
Awards | New York City MAC Awards Outstanding Female Stand-up Comic (1990, 1991,1994) |