We were lucky to catch up with Monique Latise recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Monique, thanks for joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
I knew I wanted to pursue comedy full time from the very beginning, 2010. I have always loved entertainment and being creative. I had some struggles growing up and in school academically, the work force as an adult was sometimes challenging. Entertainment brought me joy and it fed my soul, I wanted to do it forever. But I was raising my children so thankfully I was able to maintain my employment for 27 years. After 12 Years of Comedy I got the courage to leave my Job and pursue my dream full time. I knew it was coming just didn’t know when or how
Monique, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Comedienne Monique Latise was born & raised in Paterson New Jersey. Since childhood, Monique had dreams of becoming an entertainer. She spent the first 14 years of her life entertaining family at gatherings. In 2004 Monique started her own Event planning business. Loving to entertain, In 2010 Monique stepped out on faith aggressively going after a career in comedy. Today Monique is a well sought-after comedian. She is the 2011 winner several comedy competitions. Monique is a COMEDY POWERHOUSE with a very extensive resume but She knows that none of this is possible without God’s grace and mercy. She has blessed major comedy clubs and opened for major artist. Monique also hosts and produces several comedy shows throughout the tri-state area. She has accomplished 4 ONE WOMAN SHOWS, and is the founder of YOUNG STARZ ROCK mentoring program and talent showcase featuring the youth in the Paterson community. Monique is a Mother, Motivational Speaker, Comedian, Theater Actress, and Business woman with 25 year’s experience in banking. With all these accomplishments; Monique Scott is proud to add to her list “Owner of Monique’s Comedy Club” originally in Center City Mall Paterson NJ, now a Virtual & Mobile Platform nationwide. Monique Latise is a mother of 3 & grandmother of 2.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
As I standup comedian my goal is to be known worldwide, and to inspire women, by using my life as an example. Encouraging as many women as possible to believe in themselves, face their fears, and turn storms into stories.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect is my ability to be present in the moment, and connect with people from all walks of life; because laughter is so universal.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://moniquelatise.wixsite.com/moniquelatise
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquelatise/?hl=en