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“Steph is immensely talented, effortlessly carrying her one-woman show with the energy of someone who truly loves what they do. She blends fast-paced comedy smoothly with a great selection of songs so that it’s hard to know which you’d rather she did (but she never makes you wait too long for either).”
Broadway World: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
“So what makes a successful opera diva trade the grandiosity of an opera house for a stand-up gig at the Fringe? The pure joy of performance, the thrill of making people laugh and the desire to explore different facets of artistic identity. The essence of DePrez’s performance lies in genuine connection – whether through a soaring aria or a perfectly timed punchline. With the full-body expression of a Valkyrie, she transforms the small room into Valhalla itself, announcing that Brünnhilde has arrived.”
Broadway Baby: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
“This show is a must-see. It’s a cleverly crafted show that balances sublime musical talent with sharp, witty comedy. Steph DePrez is a masterful performer who invites audiences into her world with infectious energy and a powerful voice. Her show is one that you should hunt out and go to see. This is a gem that deserves to be found and celebrated, offering a fresh, modern, and riotously funny take on classical performance.”
Edinburgh Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.3)
Steph DePrez is a stand-up comedian and classically trained soprano whose work sits at the intersection of opera and comedy. A UCLA-trained opera singer and alumna of The Groundlings and UCB, she seamlessly combines virtuosic vocal performance with sharp stand-up and storytelling. Her material playfully deconstructs the traditions of classical music while showcasing the technical skill of a serious singer.
Based in Berlin, Steph has performed extensively across Europe, appearing as a feature or headliner at venues and festivals including Oslo Humorfest, Soho House (Berlin and Barcelona), Kings Comedy Brussels, Comedy Bär Cologne, RheinBühne Bonn, and she is a regular at Cosmic Comedy Berlin. She has supported major international acts such as David Cross, Michelle Wolf, Rosebud Baker, and Kyla Cobbler, and performed for the U.S. Army at Ramstein Air Base. She is the regular host of the “Love in Berlin” show with Propaganda Comedy in Berlin.
Her solo show, "8 Ways to Break a Glass", toured widely in 2025 with performances in Munich, Frankfurt, Basel, Lausanne, Vienna, Berlin, and Leipzig. The show shares stories of dating, growing up with a Navy pilot father, and how to make classical music wildly accessible, and enjoyed a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Free Festival (Laughing Horse), as well as appearances at the Barcelona Fringe. The show blends stand-up comedy with opera arias reimagined in modern English, merging highbrow and lowbrow art into a combination that has shocked and delighted audiences across Europe.
Steph’s work has received strong critical acclaim. Broadway World praised her as “immensely talented,” highlighting her ability to balance fast-paced comedy with song, and Broadway Baby described her as “a rare breed: a Wagner-singing comedian,” calling her show “a masterclass in blending genres.” Edinburgh Reviews noted her impeccable comedic timing and her talent for transforming high-art pieces into approachable, laugh-out-loud moments.
She has been featured in a BBC News interview at the Edinburgh Fringe and appears in the Arte documentary Stand-up, la rage de rire.
