Chris Wainhouse

$5,000-$10,000
Australia - QLD

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After a white-bred, middle class upbringing, Chris turned out an arty-trendy sort of try hard, and a magnet for dominant women. A product of his environment, Chris lives a life of weird repetitions with no time for rational thought!

Sharp witted and daringly clever, Chris' fresh brand of comedy is guaranteed to bring any audience undone. From Corporate Functions to exclusive Presentations Chris has taken his fun and intelligent standup routine throughout Australia and overseas.


With over 1000 patrons at each performance, his latest Corporate clients have included:
- Corporate Sports Australia - Rugby Tri-Nations Series
- Corporate Sports Australia - The Bledisloe Cup
- State of Origin Final - Corporate Clients


Performing with comic greats such as Vince Sorrenti, , Bruno Lucia and Stevie Starr - The Regurgitator, Chris' suave attitude has seen him steadily climb the comic ladder. In 1998 he won the title of The Comedian of the Year at the famous Harold Park Hotel in Sydney, past winners include the Umbilical Brothers, Flacco, Carl Barron and Kenny Graham. Chris was also successful in taking out the Grand Final for the 1999 Triple J Raw Comedy Competition, in Melbourne.

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