Press Kit

Susan Horne is a stand-up comedian from Staunton, Virginia, bringing big laughs and an even bigger heart to stages across the region. A Rockbridge County native, Susan was voted “Funniest Female” in her Class of 1991 — and she's been making people laugh ever since.

With a degree in education from Radford University and 8 years of teaching experience, Susan spent years making students and colleagues laugh before taking her gift to the stage. Now a full-time mom, tutor, and comedian, she draws her material from the hilarious realities of everyday life, family, and the journey of showing up authentically in a world that often tells us to be smaller.

Susan's comedy is clean, relatable, heartfelt, and unapologetically joyful. Her signature style combines sharp observations with genuine warmth, leaving audiences feeling like they've spent the evening with their funniest friend. When she's not on stage, you can find her on a pool float surrounded by friends, finding new material in life's absurdities.

Beyond stand-up, Susan is an inspirational speaker and storyteller. Her signature keynote, Find Your Pink: Finding Joy Through the Curves of Life, blends real-life storytelling with clean comedy to encourage women to rediscover their purpose, embrace their gifts, and live with courage and joy. Drawing on her own curves — motherhood, caregiving, and serious illness — she reminds audiences that laughter doesn't erase life's hardships; it gives us the strength to walk through them.

Susan speaks at women's conferences, Christian women's events and retreats, leadership gatherings, educator conferences, and community and nonprofit events. Her sessions leave women feeling seen, encouraged, and equipped to embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence.

“Here's to showing up big, bold, and joyful — because I was never meant to be small anyway.”