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BIO

Molly Vivian McGaughey is an award-winning director, comedian, entrepreneur, and creator based in New York City.

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She specializes in authentic comedy with heart -  directing (and delivering) performances that are real, warm, and genuinely funny.

 

​Her directing work has been featured on Billboard, Funny or Die and streamed on Amazon Prime Video, winning multiple best-of-festival awards, and screening world-wide from New York, to London, Toronto, Edmonton, Austin, and Los Angeles.​​​​

Molly's live comedy interview show and one-woman comedic solo show, earned critical acclaim from The New York Times and Time Out New York, and her comedic content has generated over 11 million views and a collective audience of 30,000 followers.​ â€‹â€‹

Molly is also the inventor of Hush Holders - the original viral TikTok earplug earrings. She created and grew her product-based business through organic comedic content on socials, selling to customers in all 50 states and over 14 countries. 

 

For commercial directing, Molly's layered backgrounds means she understands what brands need and can deliver results with artistic authenticity. ​​

In addition to directing, Molly enjoys sharing her passions through teaching comedy, film, and advertising at NYC conservatories, also working as a creative consultant, helping entrepreneurs bring bold, original ideas to life with humor and heart.

A storyteller at her core, she understands how to move beyond cliches to entertain and connect with audiences.​​

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Molly Vivian is based in New York City, and available for commercial directing bookings, branded content, and comedic projects.​

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Follow on socials: @mollyvivianmcg

  • Instagram
  • TikTok
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