Tanyalee Davis

At 3'6", Tanyalee is the Ferrari of comedy - low to the ground and kind of racy. She started doing stand-up-on-a-chair in 1990 after a brief but disappointing NBA career. Today she has brought comedy to new heights headlining clubs and colleges throughout the world.

Tanyalee was the winner of the 2003 Norman G. Brooks Standup Comedy Scholarship Competition held at the Hollywood Improv. The event was judged by many Hollywood celebrities.

In August 2003, Tanyalee was part of the “US Comedy Invasion” show, performing at the world’s largest festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Tanyalee’s professionalism and talent was recognized at the festival by Comic Voice Management out of England. Her new management company brought her on a full UK tour in the spring of 2004 with a 2nd tour scheduled later in the year.

Back in April 2001, Tanyalee headlined her own show at the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival obtaining great reviews.

In Nov. 1999, Tanyalee placed 2nd in the Seattle Comedy Competition. She was the first woman in 10 years to make it into the finals.

Tanyalee is most recognized for her multiple appearances on the “Maury Show” where they focused on her uprising career.

Working on “Austin Powers 3: Goldmember” movie teaser was a highlight of Tanyalee’s career, along with featuring in a movie called, “For the Love of Money”. Tanyalee was seen on MTV’s Bash and the FOX networks reality show “30 Seconds to Fame”.

Having a degree in Sociology allows Tanyalee to express her perception of people, and how they perceive her. One theme in Tanyalee’s act is about being “sexy”. The “sexy comes from within”, which means everyone can be sexy and Tanyalee proves it.

Tanyalee has made a small yet significant dent in the entertainment scene thus far. What she lacks in height she makes up in tenacity. Not even getting struck down by a car slows Tanyalee from achieving her goals. Known as "the little lady with a lot of BIG laughs," Tanyalee‘s fresh perspective, from the ground up, inspires, enlightens and entertains her audiences.

2003, Winner Norman G Brooks Comedy Contest
2004, 2nd Place Ladies of Laughter Competition NYC
1999, 2nd Place Seattle Comedy Competition

"A master of physical punctuation"
Las Vegas Sun

"It leaves you feeling breathless and wanting more"
Time Out

"...extremely polished and professional. Well worth seeing. You won't feel shortchanged."

"She's a gutsy performer, convincingly reclaiming the word 'midget'."

"Tanyalee Davis... is a feisty, engaging comic who is a bona fide little person with no problems accommodating the prurient curiosity of her audience."

"Tanyalee Davis may be short in stature but she has a Huge Talent and a Gigantic personality. Get to see her if you can!!"
One4Review 2007

"You really want to hear this story. It will surprise you, touch you, amaze you and entertain you hugely. What more can you ask from a show ?" -
The Scotsman 2007

"Davis's lust for life is contagious and hilarious" -
Metro 2007

"What Tanyalee Davis lacks in height she more than makes up for in personality."
Chortle 2007