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Billy Mitchell


Stand-up Comedian, Mock Keynote, Emcee


About Billy Mitchell

During the last 15 years, Billy Mitchell has earned a reputation as a most versatile stand-up comedian. He has toured North America, hosted conventions, banquets and fundraisers, and entertained the UN Peacekeepers. Billy Mitchell has performed at Comedy Clubs in London, England, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Billy Mitchell can custom-tailor his material to virtually any crowd. Billy Mitchell is quick witted and well-read. He has a broad range of interests and keen research skills allow him to create original, fresh material for any group. He has custom-written material for gastroenterologists, oenophiles and software publishers. Not just a stand-up comedian, Billy Mitchell also performs improvisational comedy with members of Vancouver Theatresports League, and was nominated ‘Best Actor’ for his portrayal of John Barrymore in Vertigo Theatre’s production of ‘I Hate Hamlet’. Billy Mitchell has also written television sketch comedy for the Award Winning ‘Funny Pages’, and produced daily comedy segments for CICF Radio.

Career Highlights

  • Entertained the UN Peacekeepers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Client Reviews

  • ‘This isn’t far from being the best live laughs to be found around town.’ – The Vancouver Sun
  • “What a great act!!! Billy tailored his act to our crowd and to the event and was so funny…” – RADIO NL
  • “You were super!!!!!!! Everyone enjoyed your entertaining very, very much. Some people said that you were better than Jerry Seinfeld. Thanks again for such an excellent job, absolutely you were the best part of this event!” – Southland Corporation
  • “Billy,you were excellent! Your various performances were the key to making the whole thing work as well as it did. … you never let us down. My sincerest thanks, and I hope we get to work with you again.” – Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
  • ‘He was an excellent bonus to our Dinner Cruise. Billy was extremely funny, and roasted chosen staff members with ease. I would highly recommend Billy Mitchell to any of your clients.’ – Charter Bus Lines of British Columbia.
  • ‘…his sly playfulness is like an oasis of comic understanding…’ – The Georgia Straight