Julie Kidd’s career proves that comedy is not just about punchlines. It is about survival, reinvention, and saying yes to every strange talent you accidentally master along the way.

From stand-up comedy and tap dancing to palm reading, parody songs, and television appearances, Julie shares how humor carried her through Grief, career pivots, and unexpected opportunities. With honesty and sharp wit, she reflects on decades in Entertainment, producing sold-out shows, navigating Hollywood, and building a creative life that keeps evolving. Her stories are funny, raw, and deeply human, and they show how laughter can become the thing that keeps you moving forward.

Show Highlights:

• Discovering comedy in the early 90s and committing to it even when it was brutal
• Taking comedy classes, bombing on stage, and learning why stage time discipline matters
• Behind-the-scenes stories from major TV appearances and what they really do for a career
• Performing through grief and loss, and how comedy became a form of survival
• Reinventing creatively later in life with music, tap dancing, and new one-woman show ideas

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Jeff Dwoskin Podcast Host

I'm a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. I started my journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when I founded my own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, my comedic talents couldn't be contained, and I eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian.

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