Tammy Pescatelli

Tammy Pescatelli is a stand-up comedian known for her bold voice and witty sarcasm. She often humorously touches on topics such as sports, television, dating, and family life. She gained popularity after appearing on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2004, where she was one of the final five contestants, which drew more than 18 million viewers.

Since her breakthrough, Pescatelli has continued to grow her career. In 2013, she released her own one-hour Netflix special, "Finding the Funny. " This was followed by another highly anticipated special in 2020, "Way After School Special." Additionally, she made an appearance on the Showtime Comedy Special "Women Of A Certain Age 2” in the same year.

Pescatelli’s comedy extends beyond the stage. In 2011, she co-created, executive produced, wrote, and starred in a reality television show, "A Standup Mother. " She has also appeared on a variety of television shows, including "The View," "Guy’s Grocery Games: Comics Compete," and "The Howard Stern Show."

Despite her demanding career, Pescatelli faced a personal health challenge in 2011 when she was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. She underwent surgery and has since continued to thrive in her career, releasing a successful album in 2019, “#TBT: THROWBACK TAMMY” which debuted at number 2 on iTunes and is in continuous play on SiriusXM and Pandora.

She has used her talent to give back by regularly participating in USO Comedy tours and entertaining troops all over the world. Pescatelli continues to sell out shows across the country, and her material remains a fixture on Sirius XM Radio's comedy channels.