Cassidy Furman (born March 31) is a Canadian actor and comedian. She is best known for her stand-up comedy, as well as hosting live comedy shows Pillow Talk and Couples Clownselling.[1][2] In 2026, she will be featured on season 7 of CBC's The New Wave of Standup.[3][4]
Cass Furman | |
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| Born | Cassidy Furman Toronto, Canada |
| Alma mater | York University |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Partner | Aaron Campbell (2023–present) |
Early life
editFurman is originally from Toronto, where she studied drama at York University.[5] She later moved to Vancouver, where she began her comedy career, inspired by SCTV (especially Catherine O'Hara) and Saturday Night Live.[6]
Career
editFurman performed live comedy for the first time in 2022. By 2023, she was hosting The Weekly, a live drop-in show at The Motn and had started her podcast, The Podcass.[8][9]
Furman was featured on Just for Laughs Originals Album in 2024.[10] In 2025, she filmed her first special with Comedy Here Often.[11] She also appeared on Jokers Canada and Stop Podcasting Yourself.[12][13][14][15] Furman is a member of Jane Stanton's comedy group The Queens of Comedy alongside Niki Mohrdar and Sophia Johnson.[16][17][18]
In 2024, she started Pillow Talk, a monthly slumber party-themed stand-up showcase co-produced with Niki Mohrdar, at Little Mountain Gallery.[19] The show was featured in the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival and Just for Laughs Vancouver in 2026.[20][21]
Also at Little Mountain Gallery, Furman has co-hosted Couples Clownselling with her fiancé, Aaron Campbell, since 2024. The show was featured in Just For Laughs' "Best of the West" series in 2026.[22] On Valentine's Day 2026, Campbell proposed onstage as the show's surprise finale.
References
edit- ↑ Caddell, Nathan (September 4, 2025). "Pillow Talk is the silly slumber party of your dreams". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Smith, Charlie (July 24, 2025). "Comedian Niki Mohrdar generates laughs through personal disclosures punctuated by global insights". Pancouver. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7". CBC Media Centre. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Duong, Vicki (February 17, 2026). "The New Wave of Standup returns to Guilt & Co". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Dino Archie with Cass Furman and Kyle Jones". Gulf Island Events. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Semancik, Emilea (October 12, 2023). "Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Cassidy Furman". Vancouver Guardian. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Cass Furman". iHeart. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Conner, Shawn (June 6, 2024). "Here are the 5 best places to see comedy in Metro Vancouver". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on July 24, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "The PodCass". iHeart Radio. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7". CBC Media Centre. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Jordan, Malin (December 19, 2025). "'Best year-end show ever' coming to Yuk Yuk's Surrey on New Year's Eve". Cloverdale Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Cleugh, Janis (October 17, 2023). "Jokers Canada back in Port Moody after sold-out show in September". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "The Weekly Briefing". Broadcast Dialogue. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Jokers Canada @ Olympic Village". Defected. Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Stop Podcasting Yourself (June 30, 2025). "Episode 902 – Cass Furman". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Song, David (February 19, 2026). "Queens of Comedy visit Whistler on March 6, Squamish show to follow March 8". Squamish Chief. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Duong, Vicki (February 11, 2026). "Queens of Comedy takes over the Sea to Sky". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Chai, Daniel (March 24, 2025). "8 International Women's Day events to celebrate in Vancouver this week | Events". Daily Hive. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Pillow Talk". Vancouver Fringe. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Fall Arts Preview 2025: The Straight guide to the season's best shows". The Georgia Straight. September 4, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Bollwitt, Rebecca (January 19, 2026). "Just for Laughs JFL Vancouver Schedule". Miss604. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Just For Laughs VANCOUVER celebrates 10 years with stacked 2026 lineup". The Georgia Straight. November 25, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.