Susan Maletta
Stand-Up Comedian and Comedy Radio Talk Show Host
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Bio:
Susan Maletta is a sexy, sassy, and silly stand-up comedian who creates an instant connection with her audience
that delights the spirit yet can sometimes pollute the mind. This corporate run-away, divorce survivor, and single
parent fires off her relatable insights in a high-energy, charismatic performance that is sure to entertain and
amuse audiences of all ages.
Susan Maletta has appeared on Nick-at-Nite’s America’s Funniest Mom 3 and was featured in the documentary
film, "Comedy ’Aint for the Money" (available on Amazon.com). She was also a featured comedian on
ComedyTimeTV.com and GilroyTV.com, and is co-host of the uncensored comedy talk radio show, "The John
Miller Program with Susan Maletta" on 107.3 FM in San Francisco and on www.fccfreeradio.com. Susan won the
Oakland’s Funniest Comedy Competition in 2009 and has opened for rap artists such as E-40. Susan has toured
with Women Who Kick Comedy Butt and the Cougars of Comedy. She opened for the 3 Blonde Moms, Michael
Colyar a.k.a. "The King of Venice Beach", and Geoff Brown.
Television, Film, Internet TV, News, Radio:
- Appeared on Nick-at-Nite's "America’s Funniest Mom 3" (April 9, 2007)
- Current comedy talk show co-host of The John Miller Program with Susan Maletta, Saturday nights from 8
PM - midnight and Mondays - Fridays from 6 AM - 10 AM on 107.3 FM in San Francisco and on www.
fccfreeradio.com
- Featured in the film "Comedy 'Aint for the Money", a documentary on SF bay area comedian
- Featured in video produced by Grant Lyon "The Greatest Drug Ever"
- Featured in 3 videos of the web series "Hanging Out" produced by Vahe Hovak:
- Featured comedian in SF Weekly (2009)
- Featured comedian on Comedy Time TV (www.comedytimetv.com)
- Featured comedian on Disney in Hanging Out with Susan Maletta video
- Featured comedian on MSN
- Featured comedian on Hulu
- Featured comedian on Glam TV
- Featured comedian on Chick Comedy
- Featured comedian on CelebrityCentral.com
- Featured comedian on Metacafe
- Featured as front-page cover story on Gilroy's Alternate101 newspaper
- Featured as top-page online article on Alternate 101.com
- Appeared as the featured comedian on Gilroytv.com
- Interviewed on STAR 101.3 FM by Don Bleu of the "Don Bleu Morning Radio Show"
- Appeared on KSZO talk radio in Santa Cruz, “Humor in the Workplace”
Experience:
- TV Credit: Appeared on Nick-at-Nite's America's Funniest Mom (2007)
- First-place winner of Oakland's Funniest Comedy Competition (2009)
- Toured with Women Who Kick Comedy Butt (WWKCB)
- Opened for Michael Colyar "The King of Venice Beach," host of BET's Comic View
- Opened for the 3 Blonde Moms (www.3blondemoms.com) at the SF Clubhouse in SF, CA
- Hosted the New Talent Showcase at the SF Clubhouse for 6 months, and hosted numerous other comedy
shows in the SF Bay Area (see below)
- Headlined at Il Pirata ("SugaNasty Show"), Poleng Lounge ("Raw Comedy Night"), The Verve, Blue Lagoon,
and Wharf Room Comedy at Castagnola's ("My Bitter Valentine Show")
- Featured in several clubs and corporate shows (see below)
Venues Played:
Gotham Comedy Club, Carolines, Hollywood Laugh Factory, Hollywood Improv, San Jose Improv, San Francisco
Punchline, Pasadena Ice House, Planet Gemini in Monterey, Rooster T. Feathers, Club Deluxe, Comedy
Underground, Bunjos Comedy Club, SF Playhouse, Our Little Theater, and many corporate shows at companies
such as Varian Medical Systems, colleges such as UCSF and Mission College, festivals such as the Pleasanton
Corn Festival, private parties, charity benefits, restaurants, dive bars, pubs, and bathrooms.
Susan Maletta's Radio Interview Highlights:
As co-host to The John Miller Program with Susan Maletta, Susan interviews many top-notch celebrity and local
comedians. Here are some guests she has interviewed: Kaeto Kaelin (famous O.J. house guest), Robert Hawkins,
Will Durst, Will Franken, Ronn Vigh, Butch Escobar, Sandy Stec, Kira Soltanovich, Bernie Lubbers, Phil Perrier,
Phil Johnson, Rob Brackenridge, Nadine Rajabi, Anthony Hill, Brendan Lynch, Tony Sparks, Kaseem Bentley, Kurt
Weitzmann, Howard Stone, Kevin Munroe, Sammy Obeid, Drew Pult, Ben Feldman, Big Al Gonzales, Justin
McClure, Ali Mafi, Deb Campo, Conor Kellicut, Jeremy Lipps, Dave Burleigh, Squid, Mary Van Note, Jason Downs,
Drennon Davis, Jeff Applebaum, Gail Jones, Grace White, Daryus Monday, Jabari Davis, Jimmy Gunn, Reggie
Steele, Adam McLaughlin, Chris Burns, Caitlinn Gill, and many more.
MC Experience:
Hosted many shows and venues including the San Jose Improv, Harvey's Funny Tuesdays, Rooster T. Feathers,
SF Clubhouse, Our Little Theater, and Katie Blooms
Comedy Education:
- Attended San Francisco Comedy College advanced classes (since April, 2005)
- Attended Eddie Brill's (Late Show w/ David Letterman) stand-up comedy workshops (5 of them!)
- Attended Steven Rosenfield's (American Comedy Institute in NYC) stand-up comedy workshops (2)
- Attended Linda Smith's stand-up comedy workshop at Caroline's in NYC
- Attended Heather Barbieri's "How to Get Booked" class (Rooster T. Feathers)
- Attended Joe Klocek 's comedy workshops (editing, call-backs, and riffing)
- Attended Sammy Wegent's Stand-Up Improv class
- Attended Kevin Delaney's "Humor in Voice-Over" workshop
- Attended Comedy Sportz Improv Workshop, Level 1
Comedy and Writing Awards:
- Won First place, Oakland's Funniest Comedy Competition (2009)
- Won First place, Humor Writing Competition for the Society of Technical Communication for “The Cubinator”
article (2005) published in Intercom magazine.
- Won First place, Preliminary Round, Rooster T. Feathers comedy competition (2007)
- Won Second place, Preliminary Round, Killer Laughs Competition (Tommy T's Comedy Club) (2007)
- Won Second place, Preliminary Round, Rooster T. Feathers comedy competition (2008)
- Won Second place, Toastmasters Humor Competition, Toastmasters District 4 Regional Competition (2006)