Diana Varco is an UCB/Groundlings trained expert improvisor, story-teller and actress using humor to heal.
In her solo show Shattered, Diana applies comedy and character-work to explore mental health, the impact of sexual and domestic violence, power of Shame, post-traumatic growth, and much more! Since its premiere in 2017, Shattered has graced many stages - in LA, NYC, and a recent 25 show run at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as virtual engagements in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Shattered resides in the on-going collection at C ARTS in Edinburgh Fringe.
With over 10 years experience in comedy, Diana performed on the inaugural round of Mess Hall Teams at UCB, the iO West Main Stage sketch team It Doesn't Have To Be This Way, The Color Collective at Pack Theatre, and all around Los Angeles with That's What She Said Improv group. Together with members of That's What She Said, Diana co-created and co-produced Ladies' Night (Lady Jam/Fempire) - a variety show dedicated to the celebration of female identifying and non-binary artists, which ran for over 5 years. Diana also co-created and co-produced the improv-based web series Riding Buddies on youtube and the pilot Mom Circle, available on the Undiscovered Scripts Podcast.
Diana is excited to share her use of the arts, imagination and comedy to support conversations on mental health!
In her solo show Shattered, Diana applies comedy and character-work to explore mental health, the impact of sexual and domestic violence, power of Shame, post-traumatic growth, and much more! Since its premiere in 2017, Shattered has graced many stages - in LA, NYC, and a recent 25 show run at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as virtual engagements in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Shattered resides in the on-going collection at C ARTS in Edinburgh Fringe.
With over 10 years experience in comedy, Diana performed on the inaugural round of Mess Hall Teams at UCB, the iO West Main Stage sketch team It Doesn't Have To Be This Way, The Color Collective at Pack Theatre, and all around Los Angeles with That's What She Said Improv group. Together with members of That's What She Said, Diana co-created and co-produced Ladies' Night (Lady Jam/Fempire) - a variety show dedicated to the celebration of female identifying and non-binary artists, which ran for over 5 years. Diana also co-created and co-produced the improv-based web series Riding Buddies on youtube and the pilot Mom Circle, available on the Undiscovered Scripts Podcast.
Diana is excited to share her use of the arts, imagination and comedy to support conversations on mental health!
Help support the continued growth of Shattered and Diana's future creative projects!
Shattered is part of Diana Varco Creative Works, a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Diana Varco Creative Works must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
