Taylor Amarante here.
First-generation Portuguese-American, born in Santa Clara, California, raised by immigrant parents from the Azores Islands (San Jorge), Portugal. I spent my childhood laughing, performing, and dancing to my own beat, while doing my best to integrate the work ethic and values demonstrated by my family into my own creative expression of life.
Passionate about sports and theater/performance growing up, I've made a career out of both, working as the in-stadium/on-screen show host for the San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team (MLS), while simultaneously touring the country as a professional stand-up comedian and events host/MC. Nights at the stadium have included conducting player interviews and delivering fun and entertaining experiences for 18,000+ fans, as well as hosting NBC Sports’ Earthquakes Exclusive program.
First-generation Portuguese-American, born in Santa Clara, California, raised by immigrant parents from the Azores Islands (San Jorge), Portugal. I spent my childhood laughing, performing, and dancing to my own beat, while doing my best to integrate the work ethic and values demonstrated by my family into my own creative expression of life.
Passionate about sports and theater/performance growing up, I've made a career out of both, working as the in-stadium/on-screen show host for the San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team (MLS), while simultaneously touring the country as a professional stand-up comedian and events host/MC. Nights at the stadium have included conducting player interviews and delivering fun and entertaining experiences for 18,000+ fans, as well as hosting NBC Sports’ Earthquakes Exclusive program.
On the comedy side, my stand-up career began in earnest in 2014 (although you could say that I’ve been telling jokes to entertain family and friends since before I could walk). My unique brand of cultural comedy has taken me on many fulfilling adventures over the past 10+ years, with hundreds of performances delivered across California, New England, Canada, Portugal, etc, including stops at San Jose Improv, Tommy T’s, Rooster T. Feathers, and Gallo Center, as well as countless successful comedy tours with The Portuguese Kids (internationally renowned comedy sketch group).
In 2022, I experienced another career milestone as a cast member on Portuguese Problems, a sketch comedy series that aired on Portuguese television international broadcasting network RTP. It was truly an incredible and humbling experience!
I truly believe there is much more to be written, so please come back soon for the latest updates on my life + comedy journey!
In 2022, I experienced another career milestone as a cast member on Portuguese Problems, a sketch comedy series that aired on Portuguese television international broadcasting network RTP. It was truly an incredible and humbling experience!
I truly believe there is much more to be written, so please come back soon for the latest updates on my life + comedy journey!