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WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Episode 1457 - Melissa Villaseñor

Jul 31, 2023
01:27:36
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Melissa Villaseñor, former SNL cast member, talks about her early days in comedy and how she reluctantly auditioned for America's Got Talent. They also discuss her music, art, and inspirations like Maria Bamford and Shel Silverstein.
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Quick takeaways

  • Attending the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp at 15 provided Melissa Villaseñor with an opportunity to showcase her talents on stage and receive feedback from professional comedians.
  • Auditioning for America's Got Talent helped Melissa gain exposure and quit her part-time job at Forever 21.

Deep dives

Starting with Laugh Factory Comedy Camp

At the age of 15, Melissa Villasenor attended the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp, which provided an opportunity for kids to showcase their talents on stage and receive feedback from professional comedians such as George Wallace and Dan Cook.

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