BIO
Melissa McGillicuddy is a stand-up comedian based in Sacramento, California. As a newcomer to the scene in 2015, she won the Wildcard Competition at the Sacramento Comedy Festival. Since then, Melissa has performed at SF Sketchfest, the World Series of Comedy, and headlined dozens of colleges across the country. She also has opened for talented comedians such as Cameron Esposito, River Butcher, and Laurie Kilmartin. In 2019, Melissa was voted best comedian by the Sacramento News & Review. Most recently, Melissa was selected as the "Comic of the Week" on The Jackie and Laurie Show.
Being an only child raised by a single mom in a conservative town, Melissa found she didn’t always fit in, so she used humor as a way to connect with people. Her dry wit and unique perspective on life make her a hit with audiences everywhere.
Melissa also co-produces the Moving Van Show, a monthly, secret pop-up comedy show, as well as Sacramento FemmeFest, the city's first all-female comedy festival.