Karen Rontowski

Originally from Pittsfield, MA, Karen started out in the entertainment business nearly sixteen years ago as a cigarette girl in Las Vegas. Back then her days were spent selling cigarettes in the casino at Ceasar's. She spent her nights performing and learning the business of stand up at the Riviera Comedy Club. A few years later, Karen moved to San Diego, CA. In her new "second home", Karen quickly became a regular at the Comedy Store and at the Improv. Today, Karen is a favorite at corporate events and private parties everywhere! Her career has taken her to numerous countries and 45 of the 50 United States. Her credits include working with such acts as: Bob Hope, Ray Charles and The Monkees. She has been featured in spots on Comedy Central and has been a featured performer on the Bob and Tom Show. She is a featured writer in the soon-to-be- released book "Road Stories" by Rich Shydner and Mark Schiff. MORE