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, impact of sexual/domestic violence, power of Shame, post-traumatic growth, and much more! Since its premiere in 2017, Shattered has graced many stages - including Whitefire Theatre SoloFest, The Hollywood Fringe Festival, Outdoor Voices Festival, United Solo (off-Broadway), LA Women’s Theatre Festival, BFF Binge Fringe of Free Theatre at Santa Monica Playhouse and - a recent 25 show run - at The Edinburgh Festival 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 created and 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 from 2011-2017. Diana also co-created and co-produced the improv-based web series Riding Buddies with Carolyn Jania.
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, impact of sexual/domestic violence, power of Shame, post-traumatic growth, and much more! Since its premiere in 2017, Shattered has graced many stages - including Whitefire Theatre SoloFest, The Hollywood Fringe Festival, Outdoor Voices Festival, United Solo (off-Broadway), LA Women’s Theatre Festival, BFF Binge Fringe of Free Theatre at Santa Monica Playhouse and - a recent 25 show run - at The Edinburgh Festival 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 created and 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 from 2011-2017. Diana also co-created and co-produced the improv-based web series Riding Buddies with Carolyn Jania.
Diana is excited to share her use of the arts, imagination and comedy to support conversations on mental health!