How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?

Don’t let the innocent blonde look confuse you, Maria Bruggere is an LA-based stand-up comedian, writer, podcast host, and brutally honest woman. Originally from Portland, OR, Maria moved to LA for the mansion tax. Her goal? Become a successful comedian before gas gets to $25 a gallon - not a lot of time left.

Maria’s comedic style can be best described as a “take no prisoners approach”. Her act will hit you from every angle - self deprecating, crowd work, observational, personal anecdotes, and the occasional political jab.

Most recently, Maria taped for Netflix Is A Joke’s “Are You Still Listening” on Sirius XM (channel 93). You can listen to her full set on demand now.

She’s no stranger to hard work. In addition to stand-up, Maria also fills in for Regal Movies as a content creator and on-camera host where she’s interviewed everyone from Jack Black to Ryan Gosling. See more of her on-camera work here.

She’s also the host of the Room For Rent Podcast, where she interviews friends, family, celebrities, and beyond about their crazy roommate experiences. It’s definitely worth checking out - people seem to like to live with murderers.

In 2021, she went viral on TikTok for putting a tape measure between her legs. Known to some as #tapemeasuregirl, Maria has amassed over 37 million views and has nearly 30k followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and growing.

Maria also produces and hosts her monthly show, Comedy n’ Chill at fanaticSalon Theater in Culver City, CA. Check out her upcoming shows for more info and tickets.

Still confused about how to see Maria in the flesh? You can find her performing at clubs and shows all over the United States, including The World Famous Comedy Store, Westside Comedy Theater, Don’t Tell Comedy, The Hollywood Improv, and beyond.