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The top 10 comedians 2011 mentioned in this article started their career doing stand up comedy and then made their move into TV shows and movies. Here are those talented names…

Jeff Dunham
Probably one of the best comedians alive on TV and on stage, Jeff Dunham is one of the busiest and richest comedians in the US today. Though he had a not so successful series on Comedy Central, the man’s talents are incomparable and he always leaves the audiences wanting for more. His puppets, DVD’s of various acts have become a must have item for his millions of followers. His talents are not only seen in stage but have also appeared in movies (Dinner for Schmucks), where he’s showcasing his amazing talents with the likes of Steve Carell and Paul Rudd.

John Mulaney
With his signature voice, John had only two career options in mind; radio announcer or stand up comedian. He choose the latter and his fans still thank him for that. He has been the creator for some of the most hilarious stage shows and is a regular on the VH1′s Best Week Ever. John is also a writer on Saturday Night Live and holds the honor of performing twice on the Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Dane Cook
He is one of the few talented comics with a pretty face and a well built physique. People fill up seats just to see and hear his jokes. Over the years this talented comic actor has proved his acting abilities with films like, ‘Good Luck Chuck’ and ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’. The actor continues to perform on his road tour ‘Isolated Incident’ which has received great reviews.

Russell Peters
No top 10 comedians 2011 list can be completed without Russell Peters. Known all over the world as the ‘Canadian Joker’, Peters usually has racism all over his act. An Anglo-Indian by birth, almost half the west swears by his humor and he usually makes fun of his own ethnicity. He has performed in more than 50 countries and every show that he has done has been a full house.

Chelsea Handler
She is beautiful, she is outspoken and she is a funny lady. Chelsea Handler is known all around the world to speak her mind which makes her a much loved and hated personality. She is the host of Chelsea Lately, a late night talk show on E! and she took her comic timing out on the road to promote her third book which is doing great business. She also hosted the MTV Video Music Awards and entertained audiences worldwide with her charming personality and intelligent wit.

To receive a handful of applause from your audience, you need to develop your skills to make people laugh continuously. Here are the tips for stand up comedy. Remember this quote, “If every word I said could make you laugh, I’d talk forever..”

Right Attitude
The masses shall evaluate your comedy skills. To develop a right attitude, be observant about comedy shows and performances of renowned comedians. In every performance, learn from constructive criticism. This helps to improving the performance.

Do not Copy
The piece of comedy should be your own creation. Never imitate others. Do not copy a joke from others or rephrase the language. Even if you do subconsciously or unintentionally, you can be caught by audiences. You can retain your old work and try to innovate new ideas and scripts and build a solid ground for performance.

Listen to Yourself
Since you are a beginner, record your performance. Observe your own performance and the spontaneity in your act. This will give you the opportunity to examine yourself and make changes for future. Reflect on your performance and be a self critic to get the best out of it.

Communication Skills
Your thoughts, your gesture and your sense of humor must be well communicated to people. When you observe yourself on videotape, emphasize on your oratory skills. Analyze if you are speaking too fast or slow and how people are responding to your gestures. You need to study the minds of the audience as well.

Observe Comedians
Hang around comedy clubs, theaters and festivals to see live performances of comedians. Observe stand up comedy shows and movies. Scrutinize their performances, observe their styles and their professional performances. This way, you can improve your skills and become a successful stand up comedian.

Tips for Writing Stand Up Comedy

Writing stand up comedy, needs subtle blending of goods scripts, humor and funny punch lines. The total content should be in sync with perfection. Check out these stand up comedy writing tips.
•Write down any humorous or odd event in your life in details. You can also write about any of your crazy hobbies. Read more on types of comedy continue reading »