Freddy’s honest love for performing is clearly evident every time he steps on stage, whether it be for an audience at a local community fundraising event, or on the stage of a New York City Theatre.

Freddy is a seasoned stand-up comedy veteran, born in Toronto, Ontario, whose first ever professional show was opening for Joan Rivers at the Toronto O’Keefe Centre (now The Sony Centre). Since then, Freddy has since gone on to perform in front of adoring audiences, in clubs, festivals and theatres, throughout North America. 

Drawing humour from unique life experiences, coupled with his captivating high-energy unique story telling style, Freddy continues to delight fans, and has become an audience favourite wherever he goes. 

  Freddy is a must-see cheek hurting, side-slitting, snort causing, pee your pants, comedian who will have you crying with laughter in an evening of story-telling comedy that will leave you clamouring for more. And yes, all TRUE.

"Freddy was amazing!! He had us all laughing so hard for the entire time. If you have not had the pleasure of seeing him in action you are missing out.”

Freddy has also crossed over into the acting world, showcasing his voice and acting abilities in various theatre productions, television, and radio commercials, as well as appearing in the 20th Century Fox Film PCU with David Spade, Jon Favreau, and Jeremy Piven, as well as the Canadian television shows Twitch City with Don McKellar, and Due South with Paul Gross.  Recently Freddy starred in the short-film X-Military, which won Best Overall Film, at the Forest City Film Festival. 

Freddy has had the privilege of bringing his stand-up comedy performance to some prestigious stages throughout North America including: The Markham Theatre, The Sony Centre, The Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts, New Jersey Centre for the Performing Arts, Boston’s Emerson Majestic Theatre, Staten Island University Theatre, Hamilton Place, Kingswood Music Theatre, Brampton Rose Theatre, Mississauga Living Arts Centre, Queen’s University Theatre (NYC), Long Island University Theatre, The House of Blues in Dallas and many more.

Aside from traditional stand-up comedy venues, Freddy has become a favourite among the corporate scene as well. Priding himself on being a Corporate Friendly Stand-Up Comedian, who engages the audience with quick wit and clean humour. 

Freddy continues to receive accolades as a corporate friendly comedian and master-of-ceremonies, having performed for companies like HP, Microsoft, TD SYNNEX, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, York Regional Police, Imperial Oil, The Canadian Insurance Underwriters Association, Loomis Courier, London Life Insurance, Harvey's Restaurants, City of Toronto – Heritage Event,  Tim Horton's, The OLG Commission, RIM, Quebecor, Pellar Estates Winery, the Ottawa Consumer's Choice Awards, The Canadian Liver Foundation, The Tourette Syndrome Foundation, the Canadian Miss Italia Pageant, Counterforce Security Systems, Apotex Pharmaceuticals, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, CNIB Fundraising Event and many more.

"Freddy Proia performed at our Office Xmas party today. He was fantastic! The crowd loved him. If you are looking for funny and clean humour for your corporate events, I highly recommend him. Thanks again Freddy!"

  Freddy is a true entertainer who genuinely has fun on and off the stage. His energy and love for performing is contagious and will keep you buzzing long after the show is done. A true professional.