Justine Smith

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Justine Smith is one of New Zealand's very best, award-winning female comedians.

Those who know Justine, or have seen her perform, will know she does not suffer fools gladly. Her charming and expressive performance take her audience along the journey with her, while never far from a punchline or a subtle gag using the raise of an eyebrow.

If you were to try and define Justine as a lover or a fighter, you'd have to say both. She is capable of tearing strips off people on stage, and then buying them a drink after the show.

Justine won the Billy T Award in 2003, and the NZ Comedy Guild's Best Female Comedian award in both 2008 and 2016, as well as the Best MC award in 2016.

A popular comedy festival performer, her solo shows, The Justine Smith Hour, Return of the Jussi, Jussi Town and Justine Smith: Abroad have garnered critical acclaim.

Justine has also written two live shows with Irene Pink, I’m sorry I said that and The Pitch. The latter was the recipient of the NZ Comedy Trust’s Creative Comedy Initiative grant.

Justine is recognised for her appearances on everything from the Comedy Gala and Aotearoha to her recent appearance on TV3's After Hours, Funny Girls, and 7 Days.

She was also a writer on Rhys Darby’s Short Poppies.

[Source: Justine's website, 20/06/2022.]