Looking for an MC who can keep the energy high, the audience engaged, and the event running smoothly? Shimmy Isaacs is the perfect choice! As a seasoned comedian and performer, she brings a perfect mix of humor, professionalism, and stage presence, ensuring a seamless event experience.
Whether she’s hosting corporate galas, awards nights, or high-energy festivals, Shimmy’s quick wit and ability to read the room make every moment entertaining while keeping the program on track. If you want an MC who will deliver laughs, connect with your audience, and leave a lasting impression, Shimmy Isaacs is the one to book!
Shimmy Isaacs is a powerhouse of South African comedy, known for her sharp wit, relatable storytelling, and infectious energy on stage. An award-winning stand-up comedian, actress, and writer, she captivates audiences with her hilarious takes on everyday life, cultural quirks, and personal experiences.
With a career spanning top comedy festivals, sold-out theatre shows, and TV appearances, Shimmy’s ability to connect with diverse audiences and keep them laughing from start to finish makes her one of the most sought-after comedians in the country.
Shimmy Isaacs is a celebrated South African comedian, actress, and writer whose work blends raw authenticity with sharp observational humour. Born and raised in Worcester in the Boland, Shimmy moved to Cape Town at 17 with a clear purpose: to build a career in entertainment through writing and acting. After overcoming early financial challenges, she earned a full scholarship to AFDA in 2003, where she collected multiple performance accolades before graduating with an Honours Degree in Screenwriting and Acting. She later expanded her skills internationally at Black Nexxus in New York, specialising in Susan Batson’s film acting technique.
Her career spans stand-up comedy, theatre, television, and film, making her one of South Africa’s most versatile comedic performers. Shimmy’s ability to translate personal experiences, cultural nuances, and everyday chaos into relatable humour has earned her a loyal following. She has performed at major comedy festivals, toured nationally, and produced sold-out shows, including Dens Wit Me, which won Best New Play at the Baxter Ikwezi Festival.
Shimmy Isaacs is a trailblazing South African comedian, actress, and writer, celebrated for her sharp observational humor and compelling storytelling. With a career spanning stand-up comedy, television, and theatre, she has won multiple awards and performed on some of the biggest comedy stages in the country. Her ability to weave personal experiences, cultural nuances, and everyday hilarities into side-splitting performances has made her a crowd favorite.
From sold-out theatre shows to major comedy festivals, Shimmy’s engaging presence and natural comedic timing guarantee an unforgettable experience. Whether she’s performing for corporate clients, comedy clubs, or festival audiences, her authentic, high-energy style and undeniable stage presence make her one of South Africa’s most sought-after comedic voices.
Need an MC who brings energy, humor, and professionalism to your event? Shimmy Isaacs is the perfect host! A multi-talented comedian, actress, and speaker, she blends quick wit, effortless crowd interaction, and flawless event facilitation to create a truly engaging experience.
Whether it’s a corporate gala, awards ceremony, festival, or conference, Shimmy keeps the audience entertained while ensuring a seamless flow of the event. Her ability to read the room, improvise with ease, and connect with diverse audiences makes her the go-to choice for events that need a lively, engaging, and polished host.
Born and raised in the Boland in the town Worcester; Shimmy Isaacs matriculated at age 17 and set her sights on the Mother City of Cape Town to pursue her need and purpose in the entertainment industry of writing and acting.
With financial difficulties she encountered to further her acting studies, Shimmy started in 2001 as a wardrobe assistant for various Local South African Magazine Stylists. In 2003 Shimmy Isaacs is awarded a full scholarship from AFDA (African Film, Television and Live Performance University) where she was rewarded various accolades for performance in film and stage.
Shimmy obtained a Honors Degree in Screenwriting and Acting, from AFDA (African Film, Television and Live Performance University). She obtains an International Certificate from acting school BLACK NEXXUS, NEW YORK, where she specialized in the Susan Batson Technique for film acting “THE NEED”. In 2006 she became the youngest appointed Lecturer at AFDA Acting Department specializing in Physical Theatre and Human Behavior. In 2008 she becomes a full time freelance actress, writer, producer and comedian .
Showbiz Reports ranked Shimmy the 7th funniest comedian and actress in South Africa’s top ten comedians.
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In this 3-minute, 51-second interview on the Expresso Morning Show, Shimmy Isaacs appears in full comedic spirit to talk about her latest one-woman show, Moenie. She opens with playful banter about touring, her busy performance schedule and upcoming travel plans, including a trip to Chicago. She jokes about needing warm clothes and humorously debates whether to buy winter gear for South Africa or America, leaning into her trademark observational wit.
Asked about the title Moenie, she explains that “moenie” is the one word many men dread hearing from their wives because it’s always loaded with a look, a tone or an unspoken warning. The show unpacks the themes behind that word, using it as an entry point into reflections on adulthood, womanhood and crossing into her mid-30s.
Shimmy contrasts her carefree 20s with the realities of her 30s, describing how she used to dismiss marriage but now finds herself saying “marry me man” and becoming more like her mother—a transformation she both fears and laughs at. She jokes about wanting everything in her apartment to stay exactly where she left it and describes the subtle anxieties that come with getting older. She also touches on the humour in being “36 until the last second before her next birthday,” highlighting how age becomes something people negotiate with themselves.
She closes by promoting the final Cape Town performance of Moenie, encouraging audiences to catch the show at the Cape Town Comedy Club. Lighthearted till the end, she jokes that she is available for pictures after the show, reinforcing the playful confidence that anchors her comedy.
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