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Sherri D. Sutton
Comedienne, Director & Educator
Sherri's southern roots run deep,
but thank God the branches reach wide. Born and raised in the east side
of Savannah, Georgia, (that would be the poorer area for those of you
unfamiliar with the city), Sherri's comedy derives from her personal
struggles: family, religion, sexuality and money. She has always
believed that laughter is more than just a "pay off;" it has been a
source of hope and a way out.
Being the first in her family to receive a college degree, Sherri spent
a few years as a social worker for abused children before she moved to
Atlanta to pursue acting and directing full-time. She worked with
numerous theatre companies but owes a great deal to Frank Wittow at the
Academy Theatre and John Stephens with Theatre Gael. It was there that
Sherri explored playwriting, real-ensemble acting and directing.
Seven years ago Sherri became the artistic director for the Atlanta
International School where she built an outstanding theatre program.
Sherri has since gone on to teach, direct, consult and led workshops
around teh world. Her fascination with other cultures has found a voice
in her humor where she always seeks to make common connections.
But Sherri has started a new chapter in her career and returned to her
first love, stand-up comedy, and has relocated to the comedy capital of
the world, New York City. Sherri has performed numerous times at
CAROLINE'S, the IMPROV and the Duplex, and also was Boston Comedy Club's
2003 grand finale winner. Sherri's one-woman show "Don't Make Fun of
Jesus" debuted January 17, 2005 at the Producer's Club. The show went up
again on March 20, 2006 in New York City.
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