Meet Theodore Taylor | Comedian, Writer, Actor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Theodore Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Theodore, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Entertaining was basically all I knew how to do. I started out as a theater major, but everything changed when a friend took me to a comedy club in Houston at 18—I got hooked right away. A couple of years later, people actually started paying me to perform. That’s when it clicked: if I could make a living making people laugh, I was going to give it everything I had.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a comedian from Houston, Texas, and I’ve been doing comedy for over 20 years. What sets me apart is that I have my own comedy special on Amazon Prime, produced by Comedy Dynamics, called Theodore M.E. Taylor’s Bowtie Guy—now streaming free with ads.

Was it easy? In some ways, yes—but in many ways, no. Filming the special itself was the easy part because I had prepared for over two decades. The opportunity came because I was ready, and I believe luck is simply when preparation meets opportunity. The real challenge was everything leading up to that moment—the countless clubs, the endless road gigs, the “hell gigs” I had to grind through. Along the way, I learned there are no shortcuts. You’ve got to put in the work, stay ready for whatever comes your way, and just keep moving forward.

What I want people to know about me is simple: I’m funny, and if you ever catch me—whether it’s on stage, on a podcast, or in my web series Eating Foreign with Theodore M.E. Taylor—you’re guaranteed a good time.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Since starting my web series Eating Foreign with Theodore M.E. Taylor, I’ve discovered some amazing international restaurants around town. I’ll stop by spots like Mario’s Peruvian Restaurant in West Hollywood, Mandi House LA in Westwood, or even grab food from Liberian Girl Kichen to showcase flavors from my own roots. My goal has always been to highlight those unique, off-the-beaten-path places that make a city feel alive.

And of course, while exploring food, I’ve also spent time at some of the most legendary comedy clubs in the world—the Improv, The Comedy Store, and Flappers in Burbank, where I’ve been lucky enough to win “Best in Show” twice. For some reason, Burbank has a special place in my heart—maybe it’s the easy parking… or maybe it’s those late-night runs to Donut Prince!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to give a shoutout to all the friends and mentors who’ve been part of my comedy journey. From Houston, big thanks to Ali Sadiq, the Houston Improv Comedy Club, and Carlos Mencia for taking me out on the road. To my dad, Theodore M.E. Taylor Sr., for showing me what real humor looks like. And to Jessica Jacobi—my rock—thank you for always believing in me and keeping me going.

Website: https://Theodorecomedy.com

Instagram: @theodorecomedy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheodoreMETaylor

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Theodorecomedy

Other: Here’s my Linktree, where you can find all my social media accounts, plus links to my comedy special and album—both available on multiple platforms. My special, Theodore M.E. Taylor’s Bowtie Guy, is streaming free with ads on Amazon Prime, and the album is also on multiple platforms. Check it all out here: https://linktr.ee/theodorecomedy