We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sophie Forcioli. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sophie below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Sophie with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
My older brother, Laurent and my parents. Since I was little I would see my family balance working really hard and also carving out the time to laugh and enjoy life with your loved ones. I feel my family always instilled in me to show up, work hard, be kind to people , and don’t forget to laugh. I am really thankful for having a loving and supportive family that has always encouraged me to dream big.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
This year has been very exciting for me in comedy I was able to go on tour and be an opening act for some shows for the hilarious and incredibly kind Preacher Lawson. I was featured on Best of The Comedy Store La Jolla, and was part of The Fresh Faces of Chicago at The Laugh Factory. Comedy is just the best thing in the world and I love being part of it and just around it in general. It is a challenging art form and each show teaches you something. I am focusing on working hard and learning more about myself and comedy.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Most impactful moment for me was in 2018 when someone I worked with encouraged me to try stand up because he thought something was there. The other most impactful moment was after my first show and the booker ripped into me and critiqued my entire performance. It is a hard balance sometimes to welcome the compliments but also the critiques. I have realized the importance of having people around you that tell you honestly their thoughts about your comedy. Family and friends love you no matter what, but the critiques and feedback are really valuable to getting better. I think it is good to always remember there are always things to work on and get better at. Don’t be too hard on yourself but also don’t be too soft, if you know how to master this let me know.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
My husband Chris one thousand percent. He is supportive, patient, realistic, and honest with me. He knows when I need to be pushed and also knows how to celebrate wins with me. He encourages me to be myself and cheers me on towards my goals. There can be hundreds of people in the audience but only one I’m always excited and rushing back to after a show and it is Chris. I talk about shows with him and what went well and what did not. His support and feedback has been a huge part of my journey in stand up.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Jesuissophie15
