Florencia Rizzo

COMEDIAN, CONTENT CREATOR

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, comedian Florencia Rizzo moved to Coral Gables in 2011. Hers is a family of professionals – her father an engineer, her mother a lawyer – but Rizzo followed a different path. Before entering the world of comedy, she spent 15 years in radio hosting a weekly show and wrote a column called “Bad Moms.” It was a loyal listener who first suggested she give stand-up comedy a try, a challenge she accepted at age 40.

Rizzo’s stand-up career began in 2018, and she has steadily gained traction in the local comedy scene. Even during the pandemic, Rizzo launched a virtual stand-up show, “Distancia Social,” which reached audiences in 10 countries. Rizzo has since performed at venues such as Miami Improv and Teatro Trail with the Argentinos Comedy Club, drawing on her experiences as an immigrant and mother of four to blend humor with the challenges of daily life. Rizzo also co-hosts a podcast, “Uno por Semana,” with Marcela Godoy. The weekly humorous show allows Rizzo to engage with listeners in a conversational format. She’s also active on Instagram (@rizzocomedy), where her posts reflect a candid, humorous take on parenthood and life in Miami.

LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Rizzo’s latest Spanish-language stand-up show, “Retocada,” is currently running with performances booked through 2024, including in Spain. She’s also looking to expand her career by combining her background in broadcasting with comedy, with plans to host her own radio show in Miami soon.

WHAT SHE SAYS

“Nothing will save the world… but humor will save it,” Rizzo says, emphasizing the role comedy plays in all our lives. She believes authenticity is key to connecting with an audience. “I never set out to be a comedian, but I found my voice through life’s challenges,” the comedian says. “It’s important to stay true to who you are.”