On the stage
Comedy That Hits Home
- Stand-Up Comedy
- Live Performances
- Event Hosting
- Improv & Crowd Work
- Relatable, Raw, Hilarious
Comedienne · Actress · Host · Storyteller
I’m not crazy.I just tellthe storieseverybody else is afraid to admit happened.
Carla Simpson—known professionally as Crazy Carla—brings fearless humor, expressive storytelling and award-winning performance to the stage, screen and microphone.
15+Years Performing
2×Award Winner
3Stage · Screen · Mic
Award-winning performance15+ years in film & theatreSelected projects on Amazon Prime & Tubi
The woman behind the laughterMeet
Crazy Carla
Carla Simpson is an award-winning actress, comedienne and host with more than 15 years of experience in film and theatre. Her work moves confidently between drama and comedy while maintaining a reputation for professionalism and artistic integrity.
On stage and on screen, Carla brings memorable characters to life through expressive presence, strong comedic timing and an ability to connect with audiences. Her creative range includes stand-up, improv, ensemble work, singing and event hosting.
“Laughter, real talk and a whole lot of Crazy.”
What she does
Stage. Screen. Unfiltered.
On the screen
Characters That Stay
- Film & Web Series
- Stage Productions
- Drama & Comedy
- Expressive & Versatile
- Roles With Real Impact
Watch & Listen
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Coming up & around town
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Upcoming appearances, performances, festivals and moments from Carla’s creative life. Each flyer is displayed from the full-resolution image you provided.
October 23–25, 2026
Queen City Creative Arts Festival
The full Charlotte festival schedule, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday programming.
Friday · October 23 · 7:30 PM
Sleeping With Knives — Charlotte
Carla Simpson is featured in this staged reading at Tate Hall, Central Piedmont Community College.
Saturday · October 24 · 5–6 PM
New Works
Free staged readings and a Q&A with the playwrights at Central Piedmont Community College.
October 10, 2026 · 7–10 PM
G.V.O.E. 3
Good Vibes Over Everything at Flat Iron in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Friday · October 23 · 2:00 PM
All Things
A dramatic staged reading by Michele Smith-Fisher at Tate Hall in Charlotte.
Experience highlights
Built for the spotlight
Years of Experience
Film, theatre and live entertainment.
Award Wins
Actress of the Year and Best Actress in a Musical.
Accent Families
Caribbean, African, Patois and New York.
Creative Range
Comedy, drama, hosting, improv and singing.
Film & Web Series
What Fairytale 2Glenda · 2026
Decisions: The AftermathTasha · 2026
Decisions Are Never Black and White — Episode 2Tasha · 2025
Sympathy for the NarcissistBlanca · 2025
The Bloodline of the JewelRosa Ncala · 2025
Stage Productions
For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is EnufLady in Blue · 2026
Trying to Make Heaven My Home: A Nina Simone StoryMadam Zzznobia · 2025
Trouble in MindMillie Davis · 2025
Cleaning HouseMary Anne · 2025
A Raisin in the SunMs. Johnson · 2023
Awards & Skills
2019 · Actress of the YearThe Bloc Awards
2022 · Best Actress in a MusicalThe Ace Awards
2019 · Actress of the Year NomineeDownEast Awards & Official Playwrights Awards
Spanish & French · Soprano · Stand-up · Improv · Ensemble work · Singing · National event host · Talk-show host
Real words. Real experiences.
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Bookings & collaborations
Let’s make the next story unforgettable.
For comedy bookings, acting opportunities, podcast appearances, interviews, event hosting and collaborations.
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