Jackie Loeb

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SPOTLIGHT ON: JACKIE LOEB.

This month read on to find out all about Jackie Loeb.

Profile

Washing cars, babysitting and handing out tinned peaches at Wooloworths, eventually lead to a career as a stand-up comic!
Jackie Loeb has worked extensively as a comedian, vocalist, actor and musician. Since 1991, Jackie has performed her unique brand of musical comedy at leading venues across Australia and internationally. Venues include The Melbourne Town Hall, Crown Casino, The Enmore Theatre, Sydney Town Hall, The Metro Theatre, The Last Laugh, The Comedy Store, The Civic Theatre (Auckland) and Don't Tell Mama, (New York City) just to name a few.
It took Jackie 18 months on the open-mike scene ( Basically honing your act while performing for free!) before she secured regular paid work. After slogging it out on the scene for 4 years Jackie Loeb was spotted at an all female comedy night by the producer of the award winning sketch-comedy series 'Full Frontal'. Jackie was eventually employed as a cast member and writer on the show. Jackie's singing and mimicry skills were frequently used on the show having parodied Bjork, Tracy Chapman, Alanis Morissette, Janis Joplin and many other musical icons.
Jackie graduated with a degree in Performing Arts at the University of Western Sydney Nepean. Jackie has since appeared in many stage productions, most recently, 'Puppetry of the Penis'.
Jackie is a popular Cabaret performer and was the recipient of the prestigious Sorlies Cabaret Award at the 1998 Sydney Cabaret Convention. Jackie was invited to perform several solo shows at last years Sydney Festival at the renowned Sydney Opera House. Jackie recently finished a successful season at Sorlies Cabaret at Glen Street Theatre.
Jackie has appeared in several television shows and was even responsible for making Kerry-Anne blush on the Midday Show!
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OCCUPATION/TITLE
-Stand-Up Comic

COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
- Jackie Loeb (OwnerOperated)

STATE
-Based in NSW, with regular forays across Australia and two trips to date to New Zealand and New York!

AGE
-30

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP
- In the only weatherboard house in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney!

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB
- I washed cars when I was 12. I was paid by the hour. Needless to say , it took me 8 hours to wash one car.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP
- Mmm??? I can recall being dragged in tears to the hairdresser. In my hysterical state, I believe I told the hairdresser that I wanted to be a doctor so I could hurt people.

HOW DID YOU GET WHERE YOU ARE NOW
- Ah, funny how things work out. I ventured into the world of stand-up comedy after I failed a university subject and consequently had 6 months to wait till I could repeat the subject. I was still gagging to perform, so thought stand-up comedy would be the perfect outlet.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM YOUR JOB.
An extremely thick skin as well as the ability to be topical, vulnerable and fully equipped with a few expletives to throw at hecklers. ( If need be)

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN 10 YEARS.
I would like to have a little more control over my career and be in a financial position where I can say 'no' to certain gigs. In conclusion, rich, famous and in a house over looking the harbour with my own personal chef and driver.

WHAT ADVISE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEBODY EMBARKING ON THEIR FIRST BUSINESS OR ASPIRING TO ACHIEVE EXTRAORDINARY CAREER GOALS.
- Oh dear, I don't know if I'm qualified to hand out advise, then again either is Ricki Lake so what the heck here goes.Don't tell anyone your business idea, make sure it's someone else's money being invested into the business and that you are under no obligation to pay them back and most importantly.... make sure your office/shop etc is located close to a Thai restaurant that does a $6.50 lunch special.(What better motivation for going into work!!!!)

WHAT DO YOU CLASS AS YOUR BIGGEST CAREER ACHIEVEMENT.
- Making a room filled with testosterone laugh.

FAST FACTS

WHO LIVING OR DEAD WOULD YOU LIKE TO INVITE TO DINNER
-Anyone willing to do the cooking and washing up afterwards. Failing that, Lucille Ball, Jennifer Saunders or Joan Crawford.

YOUR FAVOURITE TOY AS A CHILD
-My cat. Until I realized it wasn't a toy. ( I have the scratch mark to prove it!)

WHAT ARE YOU READING AT THE MOMENT
-Slimmers Magazine and my answers to the questions so far.

IS THERE A TALENT/ATTRIBUTE YOU WISH YOU HAD MORE OF
- I wish I hated chocolate and could do with being a little more assertive.

YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN THE WORLD AND WHY
-Office Works. It's air conditioned, has cheap photo copying and I love stationary.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF THE PERFECT DAY
-Being with my family, eating and not giving a damn if people think I must have worms.

CAN YOU TELL US 5 THINGS REQUIRED FOR A HAPPY HEALTHY AND ENJOYABLE LIFE.
-Access to the internet, Foxtel, freedom, living in a tolerant and compassionate society ( that one's proving to be a challenge of late!) and what's something non food related....um....someone/anyone massaging my shoulder blades.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER CAREERS TO YOUR CHOSEN CAREER
-Oh yes, there's acting, radio, writing and for some, the opportunity to work behind a bar!!!!!!


- Michelle Palmer