Haley Hepworth is a comedian based in Brooklyn, NY.

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(00:00) Moving from Boise to NYU

(02:14) First impressions of New York

(05:32) Growing up in Boise, Idaho

(08:10) Discovering improv as a teenager

(10:44) Early passion for performing

(14:05) Shifting from sports to arts

(16:38) High school Shakespeare and improv

(20:51) Choosing NYU’s acting program

(24:39) Life in an acting conservatory

(28:57) Comedy vs. Shakespeare work

(33:21) Building a comedy community at NYU

(36:50) Moving to LA after college

(40:15) Creating solo character shows

(46:02) Returning to New York after COVID

(51:14) Balancing motherhood and performing

(55:12) Battling cancer while pursuing art

(58:17) Redefining success in comedy

(61:09) Advice for young artists