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91原创 comedian to appear on America鈥檚 Got Talent: Extreme

Susan Thompson struggled with depression and mental health issues, now using comedy to help others
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Susan Thompson performed at America鈥檚 Got Talent with three other women. (Special to 91原创 Advance Times)

The dream of a longtime 91原创 resident and a 91原创 Fine Arts school alumnus鈥 came true when she got a call from the producers of the TV spinoff, America鈥檚 Got Talent: Extreme.

Details on the Susan Thompson鈥檚 performance on NBC have been kept secret, but the performer said that it would be beyond extreme. The segment airs Monday, March 7, at 8 p.m. when the local comedian will be seen along with three other women doing physical comedy.

鈥淭here are fire breathers, stunt car racers, crazy Jack-ass style stunts and some silly stuff too,鈥 Thompson hinted.

The 45-year-old added that she met some 鈥渋ncredible鈥 people on the set, and that audiences can expect non-stop thrills.

Television personality Simon Cowell, WWE champion Nikki Bella, and extreme sport king Travis Pastrana were the judges, while Terry Crews was the host.

The idea for her group鈥檚 performance was scripted by a Los Angeles-based comedian, Katie K, who was featured on the show last season.

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Thompson gave few hints except to say that if people want to figure out her talent, they should check out Katie鈥檚 performance.

When Katie approached Thompson with the idea, she was quick to respond.

Thompson was already in Phoenix and travelled to Atlanta, Ga., where they filmed for a week at the Atlanta Motor Speedway 鈥 another hint, she said.

Thompson enjoyed her time on the sets and had an experience she will 鈥渃herish for life.鈥

鈥淟ife on set was insane from the get go. Safest place I鈥檝e ever been,鈥 Thompson shared with the 91原创 Advance Times.

鈥淭hey looked after us. I was humbled by the great attention we got. The set was all outdoors, of course. Most of the acts are acts that could not fit in the studios, for the regular AGT. These acts are big,鈥 she explained, elated.

As a person who has struggled with depression and mental health issues for years, Thompson has come a long way. She said she took control of her life and lost 150 pounds, all that to prove to her kids that 鈥渙ne can truly do anything with a strong mind and a strong will.鈥

Now a mental health advocate, she also performs for mental health associations.

鈥淚 find my mental state is better when I鈥檓 making others feel good,鈥 she commented. 鈥淲hen I hear that laughter, I beam. Laughter truly is the best medicine.鈥

Thomspon performed her first comedy set during a truth-and-dare game.

鈥淚鈥檝e been hooked ever since,鈥 she admitted.

It has been almost 10 years for her working as a performer and about four as an industry specialist.

She now works at clubs throughout the United States to help discover new talent and produce live comedy events.

The former booking agent and manager of New Westminster鈥檚 Rick Bronson鈥檚 House of Comedy has strong roots in 91原创, she actively takes part in community art.

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Thompson shared that she had spent most of her savings on travelling and looking for opportunities, but work is starting to come after this gig, and more people are reaching out to her.

She will soon be opening across Canada for the popular comedian-actor Jeremy Hotz during his Maquis De Sad Tour. The first woman to ever open for Hotz, Thompson will travel 25 cities with him during the next few months.

In addition, she will also be a part of Hotz鈥檚 radio show 鈥 The Hilarious House of Hotz 鈥 that will premiere in the U.S. and Canada.

Thompson has lived in 91原创 for 35 years, and she had to spend time away from family and friends to build her career, but 鈥渋t is all worth it,鈥 she said.

鈥淭o make someone say, 鈥業 needed that today鈥 is worth the world to me,鈥 she said.

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Katie K, Kerri Gallagher, Susan Thompson, and Brooke N performed at America Got Talent Extreme. Their episode will air at 8 p.m. Monday, March 7 on America鈥檚 NBC. (Special to 91原创 Advance Times)


Tanmay Ahluwalia

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Tanmay Ahluwalia is a journalist with a digital mindset and a proud alumnus of the University of Delhi.
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