Christel Bartelse is an Actor/Comedic Performer, Storyteller, Clown, Director, Writer, and Educator. She got her start in comedy and improv with the Physical Comedy Duo “The Burnt Marshmallows (Canadian Comedy Award Nominees). She has collaborated with many artists over the years to create “Indie” work but she is mostly known for having created and written six award winning Solo Shows “Chaotica”, “ONEymoon”, “Significant Me”, “All KIDding Aside”, “The Surprise” and “Encore” and has toured them all across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. She’s seen on stages all over the Toronto Comedy Scene with her Character work, physical comedy, stand-up and storytelling. She is the Co-Producer and Co-Host of the hit Storytelling Show “But That’s Another Story” along with Briane Nasimok and also produces and hosts a variety show in the city, “Chis and Christel’s Collection” showcasing top talent in the city. Christel teaches numerous workshops in improv, physical comedy, and solo creation around the city and is proud faculty member of Humber College, Toronto Film School, and George Brown College. Christel has directed numerous productions at these institutions, including most recently, “Carnival of Munsch” for George Brown Theatre School at the Baillie Theatre, in the Distillery.