Rachel Fairburn is a comedian and writer from Manchester
Now based in London, Rachel featured in Chortle’s ‘One to Watch’ list in 2020. She has also been a finalist of several prestigious competitions including Funny Women, City Life Comedian of the Year, The NATYS and English Comedian of the Year.
She has been a staple of the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014, with 6 critically acclaimed solo shows under belt and featured in the ’40 jokes of the fringe’ by the Daily Telegraphy in 2018 and ‘Best jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022’ in The Times. A regular on the UK stand-up circuit, Rachel is also curator and host of the wildly popular ‘Comedian’s Stories’ night at the 2Northdown Comedy Club in London.
Rachel appeared on BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and Funny Festival Live, part of the BBC’s Festival of Funny. Her TV credits include Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Russell Howard Hour: Life Lessons.