Articles by Shantelle Canzanese

About Shantelle Canzanese

Shantelle Canzanese was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She currently writes for the Toronto Guardian and values the freedom and creativity it allows. She loves connecting with people and getting the opportunity to tell their story. She's also a personal development coach and passionate about DIY and design. You can learn more about her at www.shantellecanzanese.com

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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comic Brenda Prince

May 8, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Brenda Prince is a Vancouver-based comedian who first discovered her knack for humour at just five years old, cracking her first joke while walking through Winnipeg’s Vimy Ridge Park with her mom. Decades later, her […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Jesse Kelly-Brandes

April 24, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Jesse Kelly-Brandes is a Vancouver-based comedian who got her start in comedy through improv, sketch, and acting before naturally transitioning into stand-up. Growing up in a family that valued humour as a way to navigate […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Kevin Appleby

April 17, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Kevin Appleby is a Vancouver-based comedian who first tested the waters of stand-up at open mics in Toronto before diving into the comedy scene in Vancouver. His passion for making people laugh took off when […]