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On the Mic for Make-A-Wish: Hosting With Humor and Heart
Give me a mic, a lively press line of people with impactful stories to tell, and I’m in my element. When the evening also supports children and families facing critical illnesses, the work takes on a deeper meaning. I had the pleasure of hosting the carpet at the 2026 Wish Gala benefiting Make-A-Wish Greater Los…
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‘A Sketch of New York’ on a Storied Stage: Performing at the OG Improv
A Sketch of New York at The Producers Club has been a mainstay in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood since 2016. Little did I know the legendary past, both comedic and historic, attached to 358 West 44th Street. Built during the Prohibition era in 1920 and later turned into a comedy house in the ’60s that…
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From ‘Moulin Rouge’ to ‘EPiC,’ A Full Circle Moment with Baz Luhrmann
What a magnetic, star-studded affair at the Los Angeles premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on Wednesday. Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre was buzzing, and so was I—back in rock ‘n’ roll reporter mode all night. My very first red-carpet moment was at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001 for the world premiere…
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My New Role as L.A. Deputy Chief for Le Monde’s English-language site
A new chapter after my return to Los Angeles… I’m proud to announce my promotion at France’s leading newspaper! I started as a copyeditor for Le Monde in English in June 2024, then was promoted to Los Angeles Deputy Chief in August 2025. Still printed daily in Paris, Le Monde was founded in 1944 by…
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Breast Cancer Bandit Hits the Stand-Up Circuit
So proud of my first circuit of stand-up shows, where I performed my own material on stage for the very first time. Killer reviews and unforgettable knee-slapping laughs to my over-the-top set was an exhilarating welcome. Bonus — opening up for SNL legend Darrell Hammond!
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‘Fun and Games,’ My First Lead Role Off-Broadway in NYC
After relocating to the East Coast from Los Angeles to continue my entertainment and media career post-Covid, I was beyond thrilled to nab a lead role in my first New York City play last month! We just wrapped playwright Claude Solnik’s Fun and Games on Sunday, which we performed for the first time off-off-Broadway at Theater for…
Marisa Sullivan
Journalist | Writer | Editor | Performer
About Marisa
Marisa Sullivan is a journalist, writer and editor based in Los Angeles, covering music, film, health, travel, tech, lifestyle, business and politics for nationally and globally known media brands. The veteran reporter (and red carpet fixture for award shows like the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmys and Grammys) has interviewed a roster of legends like Stevie Nicks, Robert De Niro, Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Martha Stewart, Snoop, Neil Diamond, 50 Cent, Slash and Nikki Sixx, scooping up countless breaking news exclusives for nearly two decades. She most recently covered Sundance and Tribeca film festivals for PEOPLE magazine’s film team.
Also a versatile performer on the stage and screen, the bold Chicagoan and University of Iowa grad (a teen MTV VJ finalist in TRL‘s heyday) has won lead roles in acclaimed Off-Broadway shows in New York City and has performed stand-up and sketch comedy on both coasts.
On the day to day, Sullivan serves as L.A. Deputy Chief for Le Monde in English, the English version site of France’s leading newspaper, overseeing a team of editors. Before starting at Le Monde, Sullivan was a full-time writer for People.com, a senior staffer for Us Weekly under Wenner Media and has represented both E! News and Variety on red carpets in LA and NYC. She has appeared on various networks as a pop culture expert and starred in a series called Mansion Hunters on REELZ, which showcased the glamorous locations of the film and TV industry.
One of her greatest achievements, however, was overcoming a life-changing diagnosis during the pandemic. Introduced to a higher purpose, the five-year breast cancer survivor and spokesperson has shared her stories of resilience in outlets like The New York Times, Today.com, SurvivorNet and Los Angeles Magazine, with the response to each feature fueling further passion for health advocacy. Known as the lively “Breast Cancer Bandit,” Sullivan brings a mix of dark and playful humor to her comedy, supports newly diagnosed survivors, and spreads her infectious joie de vivre wherever she may roam.
Marisa Sullivan
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On the Mic for Make-A-Wish: Hosting With Humor and Heart -
'A Sketch of New York' on a Storied Stage: Performing at the OG Improv -
From 'Moulin Rouge' to 'EPiC,' A Full Circle Moment with Baz Luhrmann -
My New Role as L.A. Deputy Chief for Le Monde’s English-language site -
Breast Cancer Bandit Hits the Stand-Up Circuit