Abi Clarke

In the past, i.e. In the early 2020s, comedians might have had the opportunity to play for years in the UK before being invited to the TV panel and selling out arena tours. It's not easy right now. Comedy is a form of art that has been able continue to perform in front of a live audience. But, we're not going to be seeing arena tours anytime in the near future. One Bristol comedian has found an enormous global audience during lockdown through social media. Abi Clarke didn't set out to become a global internet star. Abi Clarke, a 24 year old who lives in Henbury with her parents, began making her first video online to "build an audience of like-minded people who would appreciate my stand-up comic act." "I was performing a lot in Devon for men older than 50 who weren't so keen on my Love Island Sims and Twilight references, so I decided to search online for others who were young and would appreciate my stand-up comedy." Abi, who lives in Henbury, with her parents, has continued to post her videos on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok. Her inspiration comes from a variety of sources, including conversations with strangers, the chatroom, and also writing down everything she thinks on her smartphone.