Comedian and actress Ava Marie Bunn joins Mad Props with Chris Schnabel to break down her rise from sketch comedy and one-woman shows to landing a breakout role in the Scrubs reboot.
In this episode, Ava shares the full journey—from grinding in live comedy and creating character-driven performances to navigating auditions, social media growth, and stepping onto a major TV set. She dives into what it’s really like seeing yourself on screen, balancing stand-up with acting, and building a career in comedy without a traditional roadmap.
If you're interested in comedy, acting, Hollywood auditions, social media strategy for creators, and breaking into TV, this episode delivers real insight, honest moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of comedy’s rising voices.
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Ava Bunn & Mad Props
03:08 - Journey to Landing Scrubs
11:12 - Impact of Scrubs on Her Career
19:37 - One-Woman Show & Character Comedy
27:04 - Comedy, Crowds & Performance Challenges
35:06 - Future Goals & SNL Aspirations
39:27 - Creative Journey & Videography Roots
42:12 - Personal Growth & Life Changes
47:36 - Career Reflections & Industry Reality
51:15 - Social Media Strategy for Comedians
58:05 - Upcoming Shows & What’s Next
