Greetings and Cheezy Waves from the Princess
"I wish she did drugs, so there was an explanation for her behavior." -Traci's mother
Self proclaimed love child of Liza Minelli and Klinger, Traci Kanaan grew up
in Berea, Ohio, a quiet middle class community on Cleveland's west side.
Her Italian mother loved the arts, theater and opera. Her Lebanese father
loved telling dirty jokes, stock car races, and flea markets. Traci took
her culturally divided upbringing, creating a hysterical "musical yard
sale." You've heard it and seen it before...but not displayed like this!
Traci started piano lessons at the age of 4. Never one to play it the way
it was written, she constantly made up funny lyrics and endings for her
piano lessons, ultimately burning out 8 piano teachers before she graduated
from high school. She attended Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio,
graduating with a B.A. in Music and Business. For her senior recital, Traci
composed all original music performed by other students. Each piece
reflected her sense of humor. Bras were pulled out of saxophones and
compositions were performed on children's toys. She even staged the death
of one of her performers: assassinated by a ping pong ball gun.
Traci continues her irreverence by creatively combining stand up comedy with
her piano and vocal performances. Whatever the occasion, Traci Kanaan
combines her love of laughter and music as The Princess of Parodies. She is
a real crowd pleaser, as well as an unforgettable, hilariously funny,
novelty comedy act!
Awards
2007
Finalist in the Carnival Comedy Challenge (4th place)
The Comedy Zone
Port Charlotte, Florida
2007
Finalist in the Carnival Comedy Challenge (5th place)
The Comedy Zone
Tallahassee, FL
2007
Finalist in The Funniest Guy on the Island Contest
Capt. Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club
Marco Island, FL
2006
Finalist in The Clash of the Comics at The Tampa Improv (2nd place)
Tampa, FL
2004
Finalist in The Clash of the Comics at The Tampa Improv (2nd place)
Tampa, FL
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