Olga Koch
Olga Koch | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olga Alfredovna Kokh 1 September 1992 |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Website | rocknrolga |
Olga Alfredovna Koch (Russian: Ольга Альфредовна Кох; born 1 September 1992)[1] is a Russian-born stand-up comedian, writer and actor, active in the UK.
Early life[]
Koch is the daughter of Alfred Koch, head of the State Committee for State Property Management of the Russian Federation from 1996 to 1997.[2]
When she was 13, her family moved to the UK, settling in Surrey, where she was educated at The American School in England.[3] She studied computer programming at New York University,[4][5][6] and also trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.[7]
Career[]
Koch's first show was in 2016, entitled Me, Me, Me. This was followed by Data Night and Good Vibes in 2017.[3]
In 2018, she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards for her debut hour, Fight.[2]
A recording of her next show If / Then was released as a vinyl record on Monkey Barrel Records in November 2020.[8]
She has appeared on The Now Show, Mock the Week, Pls Like, Richard Osman's House of Games and QI, and written for Newsjack and BBC Three's A Quickie in the Office.[9][10]
Koch regularly appears in lineups for charity shows, most notably hosting Canned Laughter's Karaoke Roulette.[11]
Personal life[]
She currently lives in Angel, London.[12]
References[]
- ^ Olga Koch [@rocknrolga] (29 August 2018). "OH MY GOD IT'S ALSO MY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY