who is celya ab

Originally from Paris, Celya AB stands out as a dynamic stand-up comedian and adept writer, commanding attention with her captivating stage presence and brilliantly crafted material.

Her performances have not only earned critical acclaim but have also resulted in sold-out runs and tours at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022/2023 and Soho Theatre

She won Chortle Best Newcomer in 2022 and was Funny Women finalist. Celya has left her mark on notable shows such as Live At The Apollo and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Her rising popularity is evident in her expanding fan base, providing her with opportunities to support renowned figures like US comic Maria Bamford and acclaimed musician St Vincent during their recent UK tours. online, her stand-up clips have amassed millions of views on both tiktok and instagram.

As a comedy writer, she has worked on various programs across BBC including THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, as well as James Acaster’s Springleaf. SHE is a regular writer ON VARIOUS RADIO PROGRAMS AND has made regular panel appearances on The News Quiz.

With her recent appearance on a significant showcase at just for laughs in montreal as part of the International New Faces in 2023 and Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024, Celya has firmly established herself as one of the UK's comedy treasures

  • 'One of the most striking acts around, combining magnetic stage presence with punchy material’

    EVENING STANDARD

  • 'The UK's Parisian comedy star is making waves’

    THE GUARDIAN

  • 'One of the most gifted joke writers of our age'

    CHORTLE

  • 'A COMIC SHOOTING TO FAME'

    THE LIST

  • 'exceptional, not to mention impressively original’

    BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE