Maria DeCotis, a multifaceted creative force, hails from Fayetteville, Georgia, where her early life was marked by a memorable encounter with Big Boi, as she Christmas caroled for the renowned artist at the tender age of 12.
Maria's academic pursuits led her to Boston University, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting with honors, Cum Laude, and specialized in Playwriting. Additionally, she honed her skills in Commedia dell'Arte at the prestigious Accademia dell'Arte in Italy.
Throughout her career, Maria has garnered widespread recognition, being featured in esteemed publications such as Rolling Stone, Vogue, New York Magazine, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, New York Daily News, Today, and many more.
Her work has been shared and praised by notable figures, including Stephen Colbert, Padma Lakshmi, Chrissy Teigen, Alec Baldwin, Natasha Lyonne, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Maria's recent credits include opening for Mike Birbiglia on Broadway, as well as appearances on Comedy Central, HBO Women in Comedy Festival, and the New York Comedy Festival.
