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Canadian Comedy Award recipient

Briane Nasimok

Award-winning storyteller, comedian, writer, and producer Briane Nasimok has been captivating audiences for decades with his unique blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling. A recipient of the Canadian Comedy Award, Briane discovered his passion for performance at the age of ten after attending his first live theatre production—a moment that sparked a lifelong creative journey. His early acting career was humble, with memorable school roles such as “A Boy,” “A Pirate,” and “Policeman Number 2.” Those modest beginnings eventually led to an extraordinary path in the performing arts, including appearances in more than 30 operas and nearly 300 live performances—often without speaking a single word. As a master storyteller, Briane has transformed everyday experiences into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences of all ages. His three acclaimed one-person storytelling shows have been featured at Fringe Festivals across Canada, earning praise for their wit, authenticity, and emotional depth. Through comedy, theatre, and storytelling, Briane continues to entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences wherever he performs.

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After his retirement from opera Briane went on to a career as a stand-up comic in the Yuk Yuks circuit, appearing with Howie Mandel and Jim Carrey and on A&E's "Evening at the Improv”

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A Little About Briane Nasimok

He is an award-winning television writer/producer with shows ranging from Sesame Street to The Giller Prize and was 9th runner up in CTV’s Thrill of a Lifetime’s Male Beauty Pageant.

Almost Film Star

When a film director came to Yuk Yuks in Montreal to see Howie Mandel, Briane was “discovered”. That led to roles in the films “Gas”, Tulips” and “The Funny Farm”

Printed Word

After writing on school newspapers, including the Innis Herald and University of Torontos’ “The Varsity”, Briane was published in “Take One” film magazine, Toronto Stars’ “Cityspan” and authored the book “Making Out in Toronto”.

Warming Up Audiences

Briane spent over a decade warming-up television audiences, for shows ranging From “The $128,000 Question to the “Genie” and “Gemini Awards”

Reviews

These stories made me laugh, and they made me reflect. They focused on life, performance, comedy, and getting through it all.

Television Producer

Briane spent almost a decade at YTV producing and creating the series, “NBA Dunk Street”, and “Don’t Lick the Pig”.

Live Event Producer

Briane began producing while still in high school, taking charge of a group which he named 2nd Century Players.

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Critics Love His Work

Nasimok is a very likeable performer, who had the audience eating out of his hand. The script is well-written and finely honed, as befits a seasoned Gemini-nominated writer. He’s a charming man with charming stories and listening to Nasimok is a delightful way to spend an evening.

Rose Fernandez

CBC Manitoba Aug 2014

Briane Nasimok has the old school storyteller vibe down pat. His tales of his career as a supernumerary (non-singing extra) for the Canadian Opera Company in the 1970s are a fascinating glimpse into a mostly un-chronicled world and according to my mother who also worked at the COC at the same time, likely true. He has the seasoned delivery of a professional funnyman, which indeed he is, with a career in Canadian comedy going back decades. Confessions feels like getting drunk with your most interesting uncle.

Hamilton Fringe

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"Nasimok paces the stage and narrates his life with confidence... Briane endears through this underdog narrative before winningly concluding with a transformation into the lead role."

Mooney on Theatre

July 2/14

There’s nothing like a collection of entertaining stories to bring the spirit of the Toronto Fringe back. And it’d be hard to top the gifted storytellers assembled in this one-hour show, hosted by Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok, who also contribute tales of their own.

Glenn Sumi NOW

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Bartelse and Nasimok tie the segments together with introductions, jokes, and the heartfelt reminder that personal storytelling is so important for empathy and human connection, especially during times of isolation. These stories made me laugh, and they made me reflect. They focused on life, performance, comedy, and getting through it all. For those interested in storytelling and comedy, this is a Fringe show for you.