Biography and Corporate
Good Clean Fun!! Karen has been working as a full time comedienne for over 17 years. Her clean observation comedy makes her perfect for everything from clubs to corporate to colleges and beyond. She is a "Baby Boomer Hippie" who believes there is no time like the present to be living in the past. She describes herself as having an optimistic outlook (even though her therapist describes her as being in complete denial). Either way everything is coming up roses when you talk to Karen! Originally from Pittsfield Mass she spent her early 20's as cigarette girl at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and then moved to San Diego, CA where she became a regular at both the Comedy Store and The Improv. Karen has opened for such show biz legends as Bob Hope, Ray Charles and The Monkees. She is a regular on the number one radio show in the country, Bob and Tom and can be seen on Comedy Centrals Live at Gotham and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. She just recently made her acting debut playing the lead role of Sue Burrow in the upcoming movie short, "Return To Sender" and has been feature in the book "Women's Lip" edited by Roz Warren and Moxxie Greeting Cards. Karen also just finished a special performance in "What's So Funny" with David Brenner Her primary influence is Gracie Allen. |
| Good Clean Corporate fun! Karen's clean observational humor is perfect for any event especially when it comes to corporate and convention, For 17 years she has entertained top companies with great success. From Merrill Lynch to Allcon Eye Care and everything in between the reviews are all great. "Comedy with Class!" -The San Diego Tribune "...the best comedy I've seen in a long time." -The Minneapolis Star Tribune "Karen,What a breath of fresh air! A star is born" -The Paper "I wished I'd worn panty liners!!!" -Cheri Bauer |
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"Karen was a great success! She turned an otherwise boring event into an
evening full of fun and laughter. Our biggest concern was to find a comedian that
was non-offensive and catered to a sophisticated crowd. She far surpassed our
expectations!
-Trevor Callan
VIce President
"Karen , your two standing ovations were so well deserved!To say our
conventioneers loved you would be an understatement. BRAVO!! INCREDIBLE!!
These were just a few of the superlatives of the many compliments we've heard
from you performance during the National Association of Purchasing Managers
Convention!"
-George Dare
Entertainment
Coordinator & Event Planner
evening full of fun and laughter. Our biggest concern was to find a comedian that
was non-offensive and catered to a sophisticated crowd. She far surpassed our
expectations!
-Trevor Callan
VIce President
"Karen , your two standing ovations were so well deserved!To say our
conventioneers loved you would be an understatement. BRAVO!! INCREDIBLE!!
These were just a few of the superlatives of the many compliments we've heard
from you performance during the National Association of Purchasing Managers
Convention!"
-George Dare
Entertainment
Coordinator & Event Planner
Greenland. Both your presence and entertainment significantly lifted the spirits
of our service men and women. We could not have asked for a more dedicated
individual to help us "Deliver America" to our sons and daughters in uniform?
-Edward Powell
USO World Headquarters
"There are few comedians , and even fewer female comedians that can make
you laugh without using "blue" humor. Karen Rontowski may be the funniest
woman on the planet and does it without resorting to humor that can be found
offensive which is important when booking an entertainer for a corporate
audience. There is no doubt in my mind that Karen is a shinning star that can
top off any corporate event or meeting."
-Tony Calabrese
President
Point Loma Community Bank
Karen is highly intelligent and has a keen perspective that keeps her comedy
routine fresh, clean and contemporary. Karen has never disappointed me and
also has never failed to leave an audience wanting more. She has been one of
the most sought after performers requested by CK Entertainment clients and her
professional manner makes us proud to recommend her.
-Kim Waltrip
CK Entertainment
of our service men and women. We could not have asked for a more dedicated
individual to help us "Deliver America" to our sons and daughters in uniform?
-Edward Powell
USO World Headquarters
"There are few comedians , and even fewer female comedians that can make
you laugh without using "blue" humor. Karen Rontowski may be the funniest
woman on the planet and does it without resorting to humor that can be found
offensive which is important when booking an entertainer for a corporate
audience. There is no doubt in my mind that Karen is a shinning star that can
top off any corporate event or meeting."
-Tony Calabrese
President
Point Loma Community Bank
Karen is highly intelligent and has a keen perspective that keeps her comedy
routine fresh, clean and contemporary. Karen has never disappointed me and
also has never failed to leave an audience wanting more. She has been one of
the most sought after performers requested by CK Entertainment clients and her
professional manner makes us proud to recommend her.
-Kim Waltrip
CK Entertainment
| Past Corporate Events Merrill Lynch Purchase Pro Allcon Eye Care RSA Data Security USO Mary Bono Fund Raiser CALSMACK Children’s Hospital McMillin Realty Women in Film & Television Oscar Night |
| Air Force San Diego Music Awards Big Sisters Union Bank San Diego Women’s Conference Imperial Valley College Foundation Rotary Clubs Host Charity PSA program Black Tie Oscar Events Thousand Smiles Foundation Autism Society Paws for Laughter More upon request................. |
| For Booking Contact TJ at (310) 205-5895 or email tj@gershla.com |