Marcella Arguello, standing over 6 feet tall, is a formidable presence both on and off the comedy stage. Too tall to model and too laid-back to hit the basketball courts, Marcella has found her niche in comedy with a captivating blend of sharp wit and edgy storytelling. Often described as “sexually and ethnically ambiguous,” she connects with a diverse audience, fearlessly tackling topics ranging from race and gender to politics and pop culture.
In 2017, Marcella was recognized by Vulture.com in their “Comedians You Should and Will Know” list, landing her a feature in the November issue of New York Magazine. The same year, Time Out Magazine identified her as an “LA Comedian to Watch.” Marcella has been a standout performer on Comedy Central’s @midnight, winning the audience over with her quick humor on six occasions.
Her writing talent has been showcased in projects like Netflix’s “Bill Nye Saves The World” and TBS’s “Drop The Mic.” On screen, she triumphed on TruTV’s Comedy Knock Out and appeared on shows such as FuseTV’s Trivial Takedown, Viceland’s Flophouse, and NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly. Her comedy has also been spotlighted through rapper Tyler, The Creator’s mobile app and Fox’s The Real.
Marcella's comedic insights have not only lit up the stage but also the digital world. Her Twitter handle, @marcellacomedy, has been featured across major platforms like CNN, Fox, TIME.com, and Huffington Post. Sharing stages with comedy greats such as Bill Burr, Paul Mooney, and the legendary Robin Williams, she regularly opens for Felipe Esparza and NBC Superstore’s Nico Santos.
Having opened for notable comedians like David Alan Grier, Norm MacDonald, and Hasan Minhaj, Marcella has performed across The Improv and Punch Line Comedy Clubs nationwide. She's graced festivals like The New York Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and the Riot LA Comedy Festival, and has even entertained American troops overseas. Comedian Sean Keane once humorously dubbed her “the finest export from Modesto since George Lucas.”
With her unique voice and commanding stage presence, Marcella Arguello continues to rise as a significant force in the comedy world, unafraid to speak her mind and leave audiences both challenged and entertained.
Vulture 'Comedians You Should and Will Know' 2017
Time Out 'LA Comedian to Watch' 2017