Headliner Andrea Caspari brings a uniquely funny voice to the stage as a clean comedian--and high school English teacher! Caspari was named the Funniest Female Comedian in Kansas City, was the winner of 95.7 the Vibe's Big Break, and won the Clean Comedy Challenge at the legendary Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California. Her Dry Bar Comedy special is scheduled to drop in 2022.
Caspari was a regular performer for Armchair Telethon, a virtual charity for which she has raised money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, We Love Kids, Show-Me School Based Health Alliance, the USO, and more.
With 20 years of teaching high school English under her belt, Caspari knows what it takes to relate to the students. A favorite among staff and students, Caspari keeps her classes engaged and informed with unique projects and lively lessons. She was the coach of both 48th St. Players Improv team and the Stand-Up team at her high school. Caspari has also coordinated annual school fundraisers including Comedy and Cookies and Laughs for Lunches, a show to raise money to pay off all student lunch debt. She takes pride in mentoring students, several of whom are now professional touring comedians themselves!
Caspari earned her BA and MA in English from the University of Central Missouri, as well as her MS in Education with a focus on Teacher Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University. She has a Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing from Missouri Western State University.
Caspari is a humorous motivational speaker for schools (K-12) and conventions, teaching faculty and staff how to stay positive and connect with at-risk youth. She incorporates humor and heart into messages as a keynote speaker or for professional development sessions.
Caspari has partnered with Corey’s Network, Missouri School Counseling Association, Missouri Association of Students Councils, and the Trevor Project to educate and entertain audiences of all ages.
Caspari was a freelance contributor to Frank and Funny, a line of products created by comedians for Compendium Cards. She also attends and performs at the bi-annual Erma Bombeck Humor Writers’ Conference and was named Humor Writer of the Month by the organization.
She is currently working on a book of comedic essays highlighting funny stories from her classroom—and beyond!