Life & Work with Sharelle Pierce

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sharelle Pierce.

Hi Sharelle, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
It all started in the 5th grade when I felt the need to make light of a situation by making my entire class laugh. I then used my humor at all of our family functions but my dad encouraged me to go to school and get a college degree like other family members. I preceded to get a bachelor’s degree at Olympia College but the stage kept calling my name because I needed to make people feel good with laughter which was also therapeutic for me. One day I patronized Riddles, a comedy club in Chicago and as I was watching the host make the audience laugh, a light bulb went off in my head and I said to myself ‘ I can do that! I’ve been doing that and I want to do that.” I asked one of the comics can I go up on stage. The host agreed and I was given the opportunity to rock out the 8pm & 10pm show. It was when I bomb on the 10pm show that I said oh no I am definitely funny and that led me to keep going harder which landed me on major stages like Chicago’s Jokes N Notes, Laugh Factory and Los Angeles. Improv, Comedy Store, Flappers, H.W Laugh Factory and more.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Well, nothing about my life has been smooth, but I use it as fuel.

I’ve faced family tragedy that derailed my progress. I’ve had deals that didn’t go through.

I’ve lost friendships, deals that didn’t fall through and family tragedy that set me back from making progress. The hardest struggle I’ve faced when losing my fiancé on the night I was celebrating my birthday and becoming an up-and-coming comedian. This tragedy derailed my career for several years. But, what brought me through was going within spiritually and finding strength again to move forward.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a woman of many hats but my passion and what I love doing is being an Actress / Comedian. I specialize in helping and entertaining people. I am more so known for being a Content Creator, Entertainer and Radio Personality. I am most proud of my journey. My own personal experiences is what sets me apart from others.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
By seeking someone that’s truthful and knowledgeable and willing to guide.

Being open to listening and applying what I’ve learned. Lol which was challenging because I had to shut up and just listen! “ Remaining a Student” in this beautiful place called LIFE!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mz_sharelle1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedianMz.Sharelle
• Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/mz_sharelle1
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/0HYfR8MOyxs
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5706820/

Image Credits
The photos uploaded as follows 𝟭. Second City HW Improv and writing class. 𝟮. At the radio station live on air 𝟯. Performing at the Chicago Laugh Factory 𝟰. The day I opened up for the late great Dick Gregory. 𝟱. The hilarious Chicago’s very own ’Craig Robinson’ and myself 𝟲. One of my favorite places I find myself going to meditate after a long hike at Topanga Photoshoots and photo 𝟭𝟬. 𝗕𝗲𝘁+. ’𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸