Tony Calabrese Comedian from San Diego, CA

Tony Calabrese's comedy is best described as frustrated middle aged married fat guy meets lazy ninja. His exuberant body language and facial expressions combined with his over the top takes on life's events make him an audience favorite everywhere. A native San Diegan, Tony Calabrese has been performing comedy since 1995, specializing in corporate events and as a master of ceremonies and auctioneer for charity benefits. At 57, he has been married for 36 years, in a row, and has two grown sons and three grandchildren. He talks about life, world events, marriage, kids, grandkids, the corporate world, and the trials and tribulations of not staying in top physical condition. Tony spent 36 years as a banker in San Diego and is the former President and CEO of not one but two banks. That's right Bank President turned Comedian. His unique view of the business world makes him the perfect entertainer for corporate events. He performs regularly at The Comedy Store, The Comedy Palace, The Madhouse Comedy Club and other San Diego and L.A. clubs and venues. Tony also teaches standup comedy at the Point Loma Actors Studio and the National Comedy Theater. In March of 2013 Tony won the “Ultimate Laff-Down” at Flappers Comedy Club, chosen from a field of 160 comedians and in 2014 was a finalist in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. Tony has been a host, emcee and auctioneer for charitable and corporate events in southern California for more than twenty years, and has raised millions of dollars for non-profit organizations around the country. As a former Bank President, he genuinely connects with corporate audiences, and his quick wit keeps audiences laughing and engaged as he maintains the structured flow of the event. “I love interacting with audiences from all walks of life, and keeping up the tempo of the event so it's fun and interesting.” Corporate Events and Meetings It takes more than just reading names to be a corporate emcee. Tony's experience as a President and CEO of 2 banks and a non-profit agency means he has the perfect blend of understanding business protocol and entertainment. He customizes all of his corporate events so he can engage, motivate and inspire your attendees in a fun way while delivering your corporate message. Tony can emcee your Corporate Meeting General Session Awards Presentation Panel Discussion Annual Retreat Team Building Retreats Fundraising Events Fundraising Events and Auctions Tony's auctioneering career began in 1987 at the Annual Portuguese Festival in Point Loma when he was asked to 'step in' to give the auctioneer a 'break'. Tony ended up raising more than $175,000, and has been their auctioneer ever since. To date he has raised more than $5 million dollars for the Portuguese Festival, and millions more for the other organizations who heard about his resounding success. He is one of the best emcees and auctioneers in San Diego. “My philosophy is simple. Keep them engaged and don't leave any money on the table.”