Judy Carter

Judy Carter — master teacher, author, and humorous speaker — started her career as a magician and later as a stand-up comic, appearing on over one hundred television shows. Ten years ago she formed Comedy Workshop Productions, a school for wanna-be comics. Carter also produces the annual California Comedy Conference, which is attended by top Hollywood VIPs including executives from HBO, Warner Bros, William Morris Agency and others. She is the author of Standup Comedy: The Book which has sold over 150,000 copies. Her latest book  The Comedy Bible is the definitive guide to making a career out of making people laugh.

Carter’s expertise at teaching others to use comedy to transform their lives and careers has created a nationwide demand for her as a corporate and college speaker and workshop leader. An outstanding motivational speaker, Carter has inspired thousands of people to use humor to deal with change, increase sales and punch up speeches in short, to turn problems into punchlines.

Carter’s success in corporate comedy has generated feature stories in the Wall Street Journal, LA Times, New York Times and Success Magazine. She has brought her “don’t get mad, get funny” philosophy to Fortune 500 companies such as Boeing, Lucent Technologies, Fedex, Blue Cross and Pacific Bell. They have found her “tell-it-like-it-is” (only funnier) approach advantageous when tackling sensitive issues like downsizing, layoffs, and dealing with diversity.

Her pioneering approach to turning “problems into punchlines” has been profiled on CNN, ABC World News and Oprah. She recently sat on Tom Peter’s Board of Directors and is a popular speaker at the American Society for Training and Development conference which caters to professional trainers and speakers.

Carter has also organized a wide variety of fund-raising events, such as “HIV: Humor is Vital,” — a comedy workshop for people living with AIDS. In addition, she has worked with groups such as Wellness Community cancer patients and Cedars Sinai social workers.

In addition to mastering comedy, Carter is a professional magician, being one of the first women to work at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, creating quite a stir with her “death-defying” escape from her grandmother’s girdle. Carter is also a passionate snowboarder and phenomenal matzo-ball soup maker. Her cat and two dogs allow her to share their home in Venice, CA.

Going Cubicle Crazy

Life and work are stressful – overwhelming deadlines, stacks of paperwork, communication breakdowns… and that’s just Monday. Judy illustrates the power of humor and teaches us how to turn problems into punchlines, resolve conflict and build camaraderie so everyone will walk away with tools they can use immediately. Her “Don’t get mad, get funny” philosophy inspires people to deal with issues such as downsizing and layoffs — not to mention that overflowing inbox — with a sense of humor, rather than a sense of desperation.

Customized Comedy

Judy’s performances are 100 percent customized and tailor-made for each client. Besides keynotes, Judy also provides Emcee Services: Liven up your Monthly Meeting or Awards Banquet with a Pro. Expert Impostors: Your group will first think it’s another bland presentation from a Specialist in your field. until the laughs start rolling in. Original Productions: Judy can create material that incorporates your execs in a hilarious game show or talk show format. Comedy Coaching: Have a speech of your own that needs humor? Let Judy make you look good and get laughs – in the right places.

The Wonderful World of Women

Having a women’s only event? Judy’s ‘tell it like it is’ approach has left them rolling in the aisles from Bakersfield to the Jersey Shore, and her material truly transcends generations. This show is an hour of sidesplitting humor with a unified message. Leave the Boyfriends and Husbands at home and experience a night you and the girls will be talking about for years to come. Waterproof Mascara Recommended.

Healthy Laughs with Judy Carter

Have you ever noticed that patients in waiting rooms are really hung up on their own problems? Doesn’t anyone ever stop to think about the people on the other side of the magazine rack? Judy Carter does. That’s why she enjoys giving back to the Healthcare Community with special keynotes for the people who provide us care across the country. Whether your group includes physicians, nurses, dentists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, administrators or even heart valve manufacturers – Judy has been hired by the top leaders in healthcare. Let Judy say thanks for being true miracle workers with her funny and inspiring performances.

No other speaker received a standing ovation. Kudos to you! — The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

You 'brought the house down' with your blend of comic wit, words of inspiration and insight into the true meaning of home health care. And, lest I forget that snappy musical tune you penned just for our conference... — California Association for Health Services at Home

Not only are you extremely talented, you are a shining example for all humorous and speaking professions of what special care groups want. — American Payroll Association

You were able to get through to some of our toughest characters, which is a compliment to your style and presentation. — Speciality Brands