Alexis Miranda is a comedian, artist, actor and writer based in Los Angeles. Miranda is all about making the smoke, and she continues to make people laugh with her skits, shows, and her YouTube channel.
Miranda spoke with rolling out about her start in the comedy industry, and advice for other comedians on the rise.
How did you get started as a comedian?
Just being a prankster on the streets. I used to walk around with Mickey Mouse hands and a gizmo backpack, and a comedy legend was like, “Hey, you should do stand up.” At first, I said no, but then I did it, and now I’m here.
What makes Los Angeles a great place to be a comedian?
Los Angeles is a place where all the misfits from around the world come and band together. We’ll be like “F— where we come from and forget our families, we’re the Black sheep.” I think that’s what makes Los Angeles the dopest place in the world for comedy. I’m just surrounded by all my outcasts.
What advice do you have for people who want to follow in your footsteps?
Do you. Don’t try to be like anybody else, and sink into what makes you different and what makes you stand out. If you do that, you’ll attract the right people, the right situations, and you won’t have to chase anything. That’s the advice that I would give somebody coming behind me.
What projects do you have coming up?
You can follow me on Instagram @itsalexismiranda. I’m a stand-up comedian and an artist, and I did a tour with Marlon Wayans as well. If you live a life of magic and fun, you can follow my Blaq Alice series on YouTube.
