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Miss Shannan Paul

Miss Shannan Paul smiles, holding hands in front of her making an inviting gesture. She is a Black woman with large curly black hair with blue streaks throughout it. She is wearing very bright colors and strikingly-contrasting jewelry.Miss Shannan Paul is a Comedian, Radio and Television host, Keynote Speaker, Benefit Auctioneer, Voice Actor and Event Host. She has appeared on Nick Mom’s Night Out, Laughs TV, Hulu and as part of the SXSW Comedy and Music Festival. She has performed with Louie Anderson, Sinbad, and Christopher “Kid” Reid. She regularly brings her wit, whimsy and pop culture expertise to Twin Cities television as part of The Jason Show. You can hear Miss Shannan weekly on MyTalk 107.1, 830 WCCO, and on her podcast, Be Our Geek.

Miss Shannan Paul uses her art to care for her son and make the lives of other people better. She was named “Best Stand-up Comedian” by City Pages Magazine in their “2020 Best of the Twin Cities.” Campus Activities Magazine® included her as one of eight Top Speaker Picks for 2015.

A self-labeled Geek, Miss Shannan brings roaring laughter to even the most curmudgeonly of crowds. Twin Cities newspaper, the City Pages said, “No matter where you’ve seen (or heard) her, you know just how great Miss Shannan is. With comedy that’s personal and relatable, she has the ability to make you feel like you’ve been friends for years, even if you’re only seeing her for the very first time.” Her storytelling and irresistible smile are sure to crack up even the most stone-faced curmudgeon. She can relate to everyone whether they be business professionals, students, sci-fi fans, sports enthusiasts, or suburban moms.

In 2023, Miss Shannan Paul was the event emcee for over 70 Live Events and conducted 26 Benefit Auctions. She is an active board member for the Pacer Center, an organization that expands opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities, and volunteers with the Autism Society of Minnesota. Her diversity and inclusion expertise is displayed through her current role as Chair of the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for the City of Crystal Minnesota, and through her work as the Diversity and Community Relations Director for the Twin Cities Film Fest. She is near her certification as a Certified Diversity Professional through the Society of Diversity.

You can learn more about Miss Shannan on IMDB or on her website missshannan.com,  and follow her on her Facebook Page, or on Instagram as @missshannan or X (formerly Twitter) as @missshannan.

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