Shimmy Isaacs: Comedian. Emcee

Shimmy Isaacs | Comedian
  • Shimmy effortlessly balances light-hearted humor with event structure, ensuring guests stay entertained while keeping things on track.
  • With her relatable storytelling and quick wit, she keeps audiences engaged and invested throughout the event.
  • Whether it’s a formal function or a more relaxed setting, she tailors her style to match the tone and theme of your event.
  • A sought-after performer with years of experience on stage and screen, Shimmy knows how to handle any crowd with confidence and charm.
  • Travels from: Cape Town, Western Cape

Event Hosting

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!

Entertainment

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 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 […]

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 .

“Dens Wit Me” 2009 became her first producing, acting and writing production that won the Best New Play at the Baxter Ikwezi Festival (now known as Shabalaza)

In 2010 she produced her first One Woman Physical Theatre Comedy “Allie Pad Funny Worcester” directed by Rob van Vuuren at the Baxter Theatre Studio. “Allie Pad funny Worcester” earns Shimmy Isaacs the best Play and Act in a Solo performance. In 2011 she joins forces with some of Cape Town’s leading ladies, Marianne Thamm, Anthea Thompson, and Anne Hirsch in the Production “Cracks in the City”.

In 2012 Shimmy creates and produces two time national award winning production “HOWZIT MY BRA” which earned her the KKNK OUDTSHOORN ART FESTIVAL and the KYKNET FIESTA AWARD for best actress in solo performance and best new comer for script.

Showbiz Reports ranked Shimmy the 7th funniest comedian and actress in South Africa’s top ten comedians of 2011.

Shimmy Isaacs

In 2012 Shimmy performs at the Royal Carre Theatre Amsterdam where she hosted the annual South African Heritage day Celebrations Concert.

2013 November Shimmy stars in Hollywood Warner Brothers movie “Sophia Grace and Rosie’s Royal Adventure” working along renowned film Director Brian Levant.

Shimmy Isaacs has performed and work alongside South Africans beloved top Comedians, Mark Lottering, Kurt Schoonraadt, Tumi Morake, David Kau, Loyiso Gola, Mark Banks, and many more.

In 2013 Shimmy Isaacs returns to AFDA University where she is currently obtaining a Master’s Degree in Film Producing.

From Small town, to Big City to corner stages to small screens and big screens Shimmy Isaacs can be seen at Cape Town’s various Stand-up Comedy Venues along with theatre productions following.

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