Bass/Schuler Entertainment

This young up-and-comer just completed the first season of a new comedy for CARSEY-WERNER-MANDABACH PRODUCTIONS (creators of “The Cosby Show”, “Rosanne” , “That 70s Show” and "Grounded for Life") called "GOOD GIRLS DON'T" where she plays the lead role of 'Jane'. The show originated on Oxygen and now airs on BBC.

It all started in 1999 when Joy was spotted "WITHOUT PANTS" - yes, indeed, in a live sketch comedy show that she wrote and performed for HBO's prestigious U.S. COMEDY ARTS FESTIVAL in Aspen, Colorado. There, Joy was spotted by CWM Productions to develop and star in her own television series, "RIPE TOMATOES" for the new Oxygen Cable Network. Subsequently, she went on to star in another CWM series for the network called "RUNNING WITH SCISSORS". Joy was also Cover Girl for the 2001 Campaign of the ASPEN COMEDY FESTIVAL.

Joy has made several guest appearances on various COMEDY CENTRAL shows and movies, including, "NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE", hosting “Reel Comedy” with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. She's performed stand-up on “The Late, Late Show w/ CRAIG KILBORN” and has guest starred on “MAD-TV”.

In, 2001, Joy founded CLASS CLOWNS with Johanna Stein. CLASS CLOWNS is an annual live comedy review benefiting educational charities. The traveling show has included comedy and musical acts ranging from Alanis Morissette to Andy Dick to Kids in the Hall and has played in New York at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN's Comedy Theatre and in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre. Joy has written and performed over ten original plays, including "THE JOY SHOW" and an adaptation of Peter Farrelly's novel, "THE COMEDY WRITER".

Joy is part of the supporting cast in the upcoming (Judd Apatow) feature film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”. She recently starred opposite Gary Sinese on “CSI:NY”and has appeared in several movies including “Not Another Teen Movie” and “The Third Wheel” with Luke Wilson.

Joy co-hosts Hollywood Heart (an annual AIDS benefit at Paramount Studios) with Buffy actor, Tom Lenk.

The daughter of a Catholic nun and a Catholic monk (yes, it's true) Joy was raised in AUSTIN, TEXAS. She would like to thank her parents and most importantly, Jesus, for giving her so much comedy material. Joy splits her time living and working between Los Angeles and Austin, and sometimes New York City.

CBC: "...unhinged, adorable...you probably won't get a chance to see a performer as unique and funny as Joy too often in your life."

SEATTLE TIMES “Wildly funny woman, wildly funny show!"

VENICE MAGAZINE: "...one of the funniest and most unusual comics gracing the Los Angeles comedy circuit today!"

US WEEKLY: "... a stand-out!"

ROWAN UNIVERSITY: “A non-stop laugh fest!”

UNIVERSTIY OF TEXAS: “Unique and playful…an audience favorite.”

AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE: “Easy to work with and very funny!”

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY: "Chris, Thanks for everything. Your company was so easy to work with and Joy was an amazing performer. Students really enjoyed her and she was a great person overall."

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