In this episode of The BASIC Show, stand-up comedian Tara Cannistraci joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her journey from Bronx roots and Italian heritage to becoming a touring comic with a viral online following. With a background in counseling, Tara brings empathy and sharp instincts to the stage, showing that comedy can be both hilarious and healing.From unfiltered stories about marriage and self-worth to insights on hecklers, social media hate, and the responsibility comedians carry — Tara opens up with honesty, humor, and heart.You’ll learn:·       Why comedians feel a responsibility to help audiences escape and heal through laughter·       How Tara built her career from New York clubs to national tours in Tulsa, Atlanta, and beyond·       The role empathy and intuition play in connecting with people on and off stage·       Why self-respect (even in sweatpants) changes how the world treats you·       What marriage has taught her about compromise, confidence, and being truly seen·       How to turn pain, family struggles, and vulnerability into comedy that resonatesThis episode blends unfiltered comedy, life lessons, and empowering conversation about resilience, relationships, and self-respect.🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. 📍 Recorded at The Maybourne Beverly Hills🔗 Follow Tara: @tarajokes 🛒 Subscribe to the print edition of BASIC Magazine: https://buybasicmagazine.myshopify.com🌸 Flower Arrangements by @itsjustdre_visionary @_flowers_everywhere Send us a textSupport the show

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