1^st lesson free

Rush

5 (9 reviews)

Price $51
Answer 2h
Students
Number of students Rush has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
4
Number of students Rush has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (9 reviews)

$51/h

1^st lesson free

Stand up comedy

Award-winning stand-up and roast comic with 15+ years of experience. Been featured on two comedy specials (Amazon Prime/OUTtv, CHCH), two CBC radio specials, & many comedy festivals (Just For Laughs)

Stand up comedy

Lesson location

- online

About Rush

I'm a 15-year veteran of stand-up comedy with sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy training with Second City and other comedy institutions within the Toronto area.

I've opened for/performed alongside Scott Thompson (Kids In The Hall), Jackie Kashian, Mark Forward, Gina Yashere, and Alingon Mitra (just to name a few acts), and my first album was listed as one of the Top Ten Canadian Comedy Albums by legendary Canadian comedy critic Glen Sumi in 2022.

In 2025, I, along with my roast partner, were awarded a Roastie from the International Roast Battle League in the best newcomer category, making us the first Torontonians to ever win in this category!

I have a comedy special streaming on Amazon Prime/OUTtv, two CBC radio specials, and am currently working on my second full-length comedy album for international release.

About the lesson

Learn to write, tell, and direct your own material, or learn to do it better!

Would you like to experience making a room laugh, but think it's impossible or not in your skill set? Let me show you that it is.

I will meet students at their level - whether that means you've been to a few comedy shows and want to try your hand at stand-up for the first time, have been actively grinding at the open mic circuit, or are preparing to record your first comedy album - I can help you with goal setting and getting you there.

From joke writing drills to planning and executing large sold-out comedy shows, I can help every step of the way.

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5 (9 reviews)

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Brock
- 5
Perfect! Learned a lot and it was super conversational
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Brock

Perfect! Learned a lot and it was super conversational

Rush's response
Brock came in with a strong knowledge of comedy and what "funny" is - and a strong stage presence. It's going to be great working with him to hone his craft.
- Rush's response :
  Brock came in with a strong knowledge of comedy and what "funny" is - and a strong stage presence. It's going to be great working with him to hone his craft.
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Chris
- 5
Perfect! Great coach for anyone looking to get results and improve their skill set.
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Chris

Perfect! Great coach for anyone looking to get results and improve their skill set.

Rush's response
Great student, excited and eager to learn, and has a great concept of what "funny" is!
- Rush's response :
  Great student, excited and eager to learn, and has a great concept of what "funny" is!
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Ben
- 5
Perfect! Truly a great learning experience from Rush. She was honest, educational and extremely validating in helping support a newbie comic. Provided very insightful lessons and resources for me to continue to look into!
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Ben

Perfect! Truly a great learning experience from Rush. She was honest, educational and extremely validating in helping support a newbie comic. Provided very insightful lessons and resources for me to continue to look into!

Rush's response
Great student with great questions and a real zest for comedy.
- Rush's response :
  Great student with great questions and a real zest for comedy.
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Robert

Rush is an experienced comedian who over the years has mentored many newer comics, particularly with her monthly show, Asian Comedy All-Stars. Her knowledge of both the craft and the business side of comedy, along with her encouraging demeanor, makes her a fabulous, friendly resource for anyone looking to learn more about comedy!
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Robert
Rush is an experienced comedian who over the years has mentored many newer comics, particularly with her monthly show, Asian Comedy All-Stars. Her knowledge of both the craft and the business side of comedy, along with her encouraging demeanor, makes her a fabulous, friendly resource for anyone looking to learn more about comedy!
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Mohammad

Rush is a tireless and able tutor. Rush brings decades of experience that will directly translate to being prepared for the public and administrative aspects of becoming a public figure. Rush is also a capable event organizer who arranged a show for our team as part of a community event. Rush was able to take on the event, onboard performers, and complete the event under budget while performing.
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Mohammad
Rush is a tireless and able tutor. Rush brings decades of experience that will directly translate to being prepared for the public and administrative aspects of becoming a public figure. Rush is also a capable event organizer who arranged a show for our team as part of a community event. Rush was able to take on the event, onboard performers, and complete the event under budget while performing.
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William

I highly recommend Rush Kazi as a comedy instructor on Superprof. Rush is a Toronto-based comedian with over a decade of experience performing stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy. They’ve appeared at major festivals like JFL42 and the Toronto Fringe, are Second City trained, and regularly produce and host comedy shows—so they understand comedy from both the performer and mentor perspective. Rush is thoughtful, inclusive, and great at breaking comedy down into practical, confidence-building skills for students at any level.

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William
I highly recommend Rush Kazi as a comedy instructor on Superprof. Rush is a Toronto-based comedian with over a decade of experience performing stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy. They’ve appeared at major festivals like JFL42 and the Toronto Fringe, are Second City trained, and regularly produce and host comedy shows—so they understand comedy from both the performer and mentor perspective. Rush is thoughtful, inclusive, and great at breaking comedy down into practical, confidence-building skills for students at any level.
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William

I highly recommend Rush Kazi as a comedy instructor on Superprof. Rush is a Toronto-based comedian with over a decade of experience performing stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy. They’ve appeared at major festivals like JFL42 and the Toronto Fringe, are Second City trained, and regularly produce and host comedy shows—so they understand comedy from both the performer and mentor perspective. Rush is thoughtful, inclusive, and great at breaking comedy down into practical, confidence-building skills for students at any level.
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William
I highly recommend Rush Kazi as a comedy instructor on Superprof. Rush is a Toronto-based comedian with over a decade of experience performing stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy. They’ve appeared at major festivals like JFL42 and the Toronto Fringe, are Second City trained, and regularly produce and host comedy shows—so they understand comedy from both the performer and mentor perspective. Rush is thoughtful, inclusive, and great at breaking comedy down into practical, confidence-building skills for students at any level.
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Abhi

Highly Recommned. Rush is a pro and great person to guide you on your comedy journey
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Abhi
Highly Recommned. Rush is a pro and great person to guide you on your comedy journey
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Ryan

I’ve known Rush as a Stand Up and Friend for nearly 15 years.
She’s always produced and performed on shows that have done well with Toronto audiences.
She has learned by doing, spending years honing her craft. She would have lots to teach, to share.
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Ryan
I’ve known Rush as a Stand Up and Friend for nearly 15 years.
She’s always produced and performed on shows that have done well with Toronto audiences.
She has learned by doing, spending years honing her craft. She would have lots to teach, to share.
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Award-winning stand-up and roast comic with 15+ years of experience. Been featured on two comedy specials (Amazon Prime/OUTtv, CHCH), two CBC radio specials, & many comedy festivals (Just For Laughs)

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