About Paloma Elgueta
Paloma Elgueta is a Chilean stand-up comedian, activist, feminist and designer. Originally trained in art direction for film and television, she later traveled to Argentina to study humorous screenwriting, where she had her first contact with stand-up comedy. Her design background led her into stage scenography before she found her way into comedy full time. In 2016 she met fellow comedians Jani Duenas and Paloma Salas at an open mic, who invited her to open one of their shows. That same year she founded the touring comedy collective Tripulacion Cohete with Jose Nast and Rominoi, taking ambulatory shows around Chile. She also created Comedia con Arbolitos, a project that brings stand-up to parks and public spaces for families who do not typically attend comedy clubs or theaters. In 2024 she marked ten years in comedy with her show Real, and she performs regularly on Santiago's club circuit, including at Comedy Restobar.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Paloma Elgueta get into stand-up?
Trained in art direction for film and television, Paloma Elgueta went to Argentina to study humorous screenwriting, and that is where she first came into contact with stand-up comedy.
What did Paloma Elgueta do before comedy?
Her design background took her into stage scenography before she turned to comedy full time. Besides stand-up, she is known as an activist, feminist and designer.
What is Tripulacion Cohete?
Tripulacion Cohete is a touring comedy collective that Paloma Elgueta founded in 2016 with Jose Nast and Rominoi, taking ambulatory shows around Chile.
What is Comedia con Arbolitos?
Comedia con Arbolitos is her project that takes stand-up to parks and public spaces, for families who don't usually go to comedy clubs or theaters.
Who gave Paloma Elgueta an early opening slot?
In 2016, at an open mic, she met comedians Jani Duenas and Paloma Salas, and they invited her to open one of their shows.
What was Paloma Elgueta's show Real?
Real is the show with which the Chilean comedian Paloma Elgueta celebrated ten years in comedy in 2024.
Where does Paloma Elgueta perform in Santiago?
She is a regular on the club circuit of Santiago, with Comedy Restobar among the places where she performs.
