Day 213 - It’s All Coming Around With Julia Scotti

<p>Julia Scotti is a seasoned comedian, actress, and writer who has been performing on stage for over three decades. Born in New Jersey in 1951, Julia began her career as a comedian in the 1980s under the name Rick Scotti. She quickly gained popularity and became a regular performer at renowned comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store and The Improv.</p> <p>In 2000, Julia decided to retire from comedy and focus on her family life. However, after 14 years away from the stage, she made a triumphant comeback in 2014, this time as a transgender woman. Her heartfelt and hilarious comedy routines on her journey through gender transition quickly earned her national recognition, including being a finalist on the popular TV show "America's Got Talent" in 2016.</p> <p>In addition to her stand-up comedy, Julia is also the subject of the documentary "Julia Scotti: Funny That Way", which chronicles her life and career as a transgender comedian. The film premiered at the prestigious South by Southwest Film Festival in 2020 and has since garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards at film festivals around the world.</p> <p>Julia's comedy is known for its honesty and vulnerability, often tackling sensitive topics such as LGBTQ+ issues and mental health with humor and grace. Her appearance on Dystopia Tonight was an hour of hilarious, thought-provoking conversation about life, comedy, and the state of the world today. </p> <p> </p> <p>Website: <a href='https://www.juliascotti.com/'>https://www.juliascotti.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/juliasscotticomedy/?hl=en'>https://www.instagram.com/juliasscotticomedy/?hl=en</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>