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name: stand-up-comedian
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'stand-up comedian' (also: stand up comedian, comic, humorist, stand up, stand up comic, comedian). Use when the user asks for typical stand-up comedian work such as: typical stand-up comedian responsibilities"
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# Stand-Up Comedian

Stand-up comedians tell humorist stories, jokes and one-liners typically described as a monologue, act or routine. They often perform in comedy clubs, bars, nightclubs and theatres. They may also use music, magic tricks or props to enhance their performance.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- act for an audience
- acting techniques
- analyse own performance
- attend rehearsals
- create an artistic performance
- engage the audience emotionally
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow time cues
- interact with an audience
- interact with fellow actors
- keep up with trends
- manage feedback
- perform live
- show professional responsibility
- study roles from scripts

## Hot technologies

- Facebook
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- TikTok
- Zoom

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bd2c868c-371b-4958-83b4-012c52bc7faf), O*NET 30.3 (27-2011.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*