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Meet Trish Cook!

Trish Cook, Anishinaabe Comedic Raconteur 


Trish is a Red Laker with deep roots in South Minneapolis. She has been entertaining audiences for years with her humor and expressive storytelling. In addition to her individual performances Trish was a third of the nationally recognized Ojibwe Comedy Trio, NDN Way Comedy and is currently focused on kwe comedy with Ace BAE Comedy! Big Auntie Energy Comedy!  


Trish enjoys the humor of daily life including family, friends, dating, and work while deferring to her Native roots and culture. Trish has a talent for making the mundane hilarious and the painful palatable; she is a fast paced comedian who charms crowds with her wit and self effacing relatability.  Additionally Trish is an emcee for small and large events as well as hosting her own weekly Trivia with Trish. 


Trish has been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, MN Comedy, Native Roots Radio, KFAI, LOL Chicago, was a Finalist in the Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest and more. Trish has worked all over the Midwest in small and large clubs, theaters, corporate events, colleges, the Guthrie Theater, the Parkway Theater, the Sheldon Theater,  and other bewildering spaces including the Minnesota State Fair!


Trish Miscellaneous Mash-up

Some career highlights include preforming  (comedy and/or emceeing) for the Owamni Falling Water Fall Festival, Native Americans in Philanthropy – National Conference, NativeRISE, the Tiwahé Foundation, the City of Minneapolis, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, the Urban Bird Coalition, RSP Architects, Alight, SCSU Alumni Association; as well as headlining the House of Comedy, the Sheldon Theater, The Hynde Cultural Center, the Parkway Theater, and the Guthrie Theater. 


Trish has been lucky enough to join Mama Digdown's homecoming shows, the New Standards Holiday Show as well as opening for Mary Mack, Maggie Faris, David Harris, and Wes Studi! (yes, Academy Award honoree, Wes Studi) 

What's the Word on the Street?

Out and about...

Trish Cook - Cathy Wurzer, MPR Interview: 

take a look and listen here. 


Trish featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune: read here. 


Trish featured in MN Comedy - read here.


Atmosphere warns "to not ruin your life" by missing out!

Check it out here. 

Shinob Squad in the Homelands for NativeCare Fest 2025

5th Annual - Native Nations Fashion Night 2025

Shinob Squad at the Parkway Theater!

Upcoming Events

Trivia with Trish! Mondays - 7pm at Dusty's Wednesdays - 7pm at Jakeeno's Now booking trivia for weekly or one time events

House of Comedy - Mall of America

Disappointment all around; Bad at cleaning, repping, and failed at teaching basic street skills.  

Indeed Brewery - NE Minneapolis

I'm  local. 

Snaps and Kudos

The Guthrie Theater

Thank you, from all of us at the Guthrie, for sharing your delightful show with us last night. Your partnership in this has been a gift, and we're grateful.

We hope this isn't the end, and that you'll consider coming back again one of these days. Last night the building had more light and warmth with you in it!

With great admiration,
Amanda and Blossom

The Parkway Theater

Trish! We love working with you and really appreciate your support of The Parkway. 


Jessica 

Alight Event - Indeed

Thank you again for making last night such a success, not to mention a hoot! Hope we can collaborate again in the near future. 


Thank you again for everything, it was such a pleasure working with you. 


Davee

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    Performance Venues and Partners

    Performance Venues and Partners

    Performance Venues and Partners

    Joke Joint, Lilydale, Minnesota 

    LOL! Chicago

    House of Comedy, Minnesota 

    Comedy Cellar, Fargo, North Dakota 

    Comedy on State, Madison, Wisconsin 

    Running Aces, 

    Mystic Lake Casino, Shakopee, MI 

    Laugh Camp, Saint Paul, Minnesota 

    Bunny's Funnies, Minneapolis, MN

    The Parkway Theater, Minneapolis, MN

    Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis, MN

    Pepitos Poco Loco Lounge, Minneapolis, MN

    Sisyphus Comedy Room, Minneapolis, MN

    Comedy Corner Underground, Minneapolis, MN

    MNCS, Minneapolis, MN

    Hook and Ladder Theater,  Minneapolis

    Dubh Linh, Duluth, MN

    International Market Square, Minneapolis

    Rail River Folk School, Bemidji, MN

    St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

    St. John's Prep, Collegeville, MN

    The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis,  MN

    MN State Fair! 

    Plus more! 

    Bookings

    Performance Venues and Partners

    Performance Venues and Partners

    Trish is experienced hosting events and performing comedy in small clubs, corporate settings, and theaters. 


    Trish can host trivia, powwows, private events, and can feature or headline for comedy. Believe it or not, Trish can work clean when requested. 


    Please inquire about  booking opportunities. Thank you 

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