Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch is an American comedian, actress, television presenter, and voice actress. She was born on January 26, 1979, in Diamond Bar, California. Burch attended Yale University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Studies. Afterward, she moved to New York City and became a founding member of the New York Neo-Futurists. Burch performed regularly as a stand-up comedian and actress on the New York comedy circuit. In 2014, she relocated to London, where she gained wider recognition in television following her win in the annual Funny Women competition in 2015. Burch has received critical acclaim for her one-woman show, Tar Baby, at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, earning her five-star reviews and a Fringe First Award.