Abi Clarke
Abi Clarke is a stand-up comedian and presenter from Bristol who took to the internet in 2020 due to lockdown and achieved remarkable success. In her first year online, she amassed over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok, and now boasts a large following of 367k followers on Instagram, 893k followers on TikTok and 590k subscribers on YouTube. Abi was named as one of the eleven comedy stars of the internet by The Independent, and has had her viral sketches shared by the likes of E! News, Buzzfeed, LadBible, Good Morning Britain, and BBC One.
First and foremost a stand-up, Abi has made swift progress on the circuit. 2022 saw Abi selected for the prestigious Comedy Reserve showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe, and she now performs at some of the UK’s most prestigious comedy clubs, as well as supporting Russell Kane on tour.
Abi recently hosted the hugely popular It’s… Wagatha Christie podcast for BBC 5Live/Sounds. She subsequently hosted the youth-focused podcast Pinned for BBC Sounds, and Eurovision Described for BBC Radio 2.
Abi’s recent TV credits include Dating No Filter (Sky Max), The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two), the Emily Atack Show (ITV2), Comedy Central Live and hosted additional content for Question Team (Dave) and Comic Relief.
Abi Clarke – Comedian
From Lockdown Sensation to Comedy Star
A Digital Rise to Fame
Abi Clarke, a stand-up comedian based in Bristol, took the internet by storm during the 2020 lockdown and achieved remarkable success. Within her first year online, she amassed over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok, and currently boasts an impressive following of 321K on Instagram, 812K on TikTok, and 263K subscribers on YouTube.
Recognition and Viral Success
Abi’s comedic talent and online presence garnered attention, leading her to be named one of the eleven comedy stars of the internet by The Independent. Her viral sketches have been widely shared by notable platforms such as ENews, Buzzfeed, LadBible, Good Morning Britain, and BBC One. Her work has gained recognition from acclaimed comedians including Russell Howard, Katherine Ryan, Patton Oswalt, SNL writer Mike DiCenzo, SNL main cast member Chloe Fineman, and Dan Povenmire, the long-time director of Family Guy and creator of Phineas and Ferb.
From Digital to the Comedy Circuit
While excelling in the digital space, Abi Clarke remains true to her roots as a stand-up comedian. She has made swift progress on the comedy circuit and now performs at some of the UK’s most prestigious comedy clubs. Her talent has also led to opportunities supporting renowned comedians such as Russell Kane and Russell Howard during their tours across the UK.
TV Appearances and Upcoming Projects
Abi Clarke has expanded her comedic repertoire beyond the online realm with notable TV credits. She has appeared on shows like Dating No Filter (Sky Max) and the Emily Atack Show (ITV2). Excitingly, she is set to feature in Comedy Central’s new stand-up strand, Comedy Central Live, showcasing her skills to an even broader audience.
