TRACI SKENE is a writer and professional standup comic who has performed in all 50 states! In 1988, she was named "Funniest Woman in Philadelphia," which led to her first national television appearance on "The Wil Shriner Show." She appeared on VH-1's "Fools for Love," "VH-1's Standup Spotlight," A&E's "Comedy on the Road" and Lifetime's "Girls Night Out."
TRACI SKENE can been seen twice a month in Us Weekly's popular Fashion Police as a Top Cop.
With her husband, fellow comic BRIAN MCKIM, she created SHECKYmagazine.com the WWW's most beloved magazine about standup comedy. Together they edit and publish an online publication that is viewed each month by 50,000 standup comics and comedy fans, industry and media all over the globe.
Website
SHECKYmagazine.com
Influences
My mother, who sadly is no longer with us.
TV Shows
Many in the '90's. None since. Luckily, there are still a few years left in this decade.
Albums
Our dual CD "Pleasant and Gross." Available at SHECKYmagazine.com.
Traci Skene's Interests
General
Being married. Doing standup. Restoring my ass to its former glory.
Music
When I'm alone, I listen to Crowded House, Paul Westerberg, Barenaked Ladies, XTC and Squeeze. When I'm not alone, I'll listen to whatever anybody else wants to listens to...unless it's opera or jazz fusion.
Movies
Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Great Escape, Rocky, Singing in the Rain, A Christmas Story, It's A Wonderful Life and any movie that comes on at 2 AM on nights when I can't sleep.
Television
House, Lost, The Wire, Numbers, American Idol, Top Chef, Samantha Who, South Park, The Soup, 30 Rock, What Not To Wear, Project Runway, Newswatch and all the Sunday morning talking head shows. I also watch Phillies and Eagles games unless they've ticked me off the previous season.
Books
Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, A Prayer For Owen Meaney, 1776, Metropolitan Life, any book by Bill Bryson or PJ O'Rourke and any book that's free.
Heroes
Brian McKim
Traci Skene's Details
Status:
Married
Here for:
Networking
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Philadelphia
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Education:
Some college
Occupation:
Standup Comic/Internet Publisher
Traci Skene's Schools
Temple University
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Major: RTF
About me: I've been doing standup since I was 19. I've been doing my husband since I was 18. Coincidence?
Traci Skene appears regularly in US Weekly in their popular "Fashion Police" feature. She makes snarky comments about the questionable fashion choices of Hollywood's "beautiful people!"
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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Traci, word up, yo? Since you're not going on the cruise with Brian, he's just gonna have to push a different white woman off the deck into ocean oblivion. How come it's always white women that that happens to? Why never a Cuban guy? Oh. Because...um...nope, not gonna say it. No Cuban floating in a refrigerator-tied-to-tires jokes here. None. What. So. Ever.
I can safely say that my tummy was not being rubbed...however, just as a point of interest, Ping-Ping, the smallest man in the world, was shaving my legs at the time that photo was taken.
Calm down now...You still have to beat Torre & the Dodgers. I bet on you guys but today L.A. & Tampa! By the way, Kathleen Dunbar is my new favorite comedian!!!
Well, congrats on another divison title. We CHOKED to Florida AGAIN! And what do we do? Extend Omar's contract for another 4 years..He hasn't fixed the bullpen in 2 years and failed to make the playoffs with all this talent but he stays? If we don't make people laugh, we don't come back to that club! Good luck vs. L.A.
I agree but don't think the Nat's won't bring there "A" game! They have no worries and can play aggressive...I need advil extra strength and a bottle of Jack!
That's it I'm through with the Mets. They're like the mean boyfriend who keeps cheating on you, but you forgive and forget, but then...If they call, I am NOT in!