{{Short description|Canadian actress and comedian}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Cass Furman | birth_name = Cassidy Furman | birth_place = Toronto, Canada | alma_mater = York University | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|comedian}} | years_active = 2017–present | partner = Aaron Campbell (2023–present) }} '''Cassidy Furman''' (born March 31) is a Canadian actor and comedian. She is best known for her stand-up comedy, as well as hosting live comedy shows ''Pillow Talk'' and ''Couples Clownselling''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caddell |first=Nathan |date=2025-09-04 |title=Pillow Talk is the silly slumber party of your dreams |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/pillow-talk-is-silly-slumber-party-of-your-dreams |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Charlie |date=2025-07-24 |title=Comedian Niki Mohrdar generates laughs through personal disclosures punctuated by global insights |url=https://pancouver.ca/comedian-niki-mohrdar-generates-laughs-through-personal-disclosures-punctuated-by-global-insights/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Pancouver |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2026, she will be featured on season 7 of CBC's ''The New Wave of Standup''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7 |url=https://mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement/5658/just-for-laughs-northwest-comedy-cbc-announce-production-of-cbc-gem-original-series-the-new-wave-of-standup-season-7/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=CBC Media Centre |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duong |first=Vicki |date=2026-02-17 |title=The New Wave of Standup returns to Guilt & Co. |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/new-wave-of-standup-returns-to-guilt-co |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref>
== Early life == Furman is originally from Toronto, where she studied drama at York University.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dino Archie with Cass Furman and Kyle Jones |url=https://gulfislandevents.com/event/gulf-islands-summer-comedy-series-6/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Gulf Island Events |language=en}}</ref> She later moved to Vancouver, where she began her comedy career, inspired by ''SCTV'' (especially Catherine O'Hara) and ''Saturday Night Live''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Semancik |first=Emilea |date=2023-10-12 |title=Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Cassidy Furman |url=https://vancouverguardian.com/vancouver-comedy-cassidy-furman/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Vancouver Guardian |language=en}}</ref>
She is bisexual.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cass Furman |url=https://www.iheart.com/artist/cass-furman-43000950/ |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=iHeart |language=en}}</ref>
== Career == Furman performed live comedy for the first time in 2022. By 2023, she was hosting ''The Weekly'', a live drop-in show at The Motn and had started her podcast, ''The Podcass''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Conner |first=Shawn |date=2024-06-06 |title=Here are the 5 best places to see comedy in Metro Vancouver |url=https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/5-best-places-see-comedy-metro-vancouver |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250724121245/https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/5-best-places-see-comedy-metro-vancouver |archive-date=2025-07-24 |access-date=2026-02-26 |work=The Vancouver Sun |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The PodCass |url=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-podcass-308540253/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=iHeart Radio |language=en}}</ref>
Furman was featured on ''Just for Laughs'' ''Originals Album'' in 2024''.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7 |url=https://mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement/5658/just-for-laughs-northwest-comedy-cbc-announce-production-of-cbc-gem-original-series-the-new-wave-of-standup-season-7/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=CBC Media Centre |language=en}}</ref> In 2025, she filmed her first special with Comedy Here Often.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jordan |first=Malin |date=2025-12-19 |title=‘Best year-end show ever’ coming to Yuk Yuk’s Surrey on New Year’s Eve |url=https://cloverdalereporter.com/2025/12/19/best-year-end-show-ever-coming-to-yuk-yuks-surrey-on-new-years-eve/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Cloverdale Reporter |language=en}}</ref> She also appeared on ''Jokers Canada'' and ''Stop Podcasting Yourself''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cleugh |first=Janis |date=2023-10-17 |title=Jokers Canada back in Port Moody after sold-out show in September |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/jokers-canada-back-in-port-moody-after-sold-out-show-in-september-7695673 |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-12 |title=The Weekly Briefing |url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/twb-rsa-021226/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Broadcast Dialogue |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jokers Canada @ Olympic Village |url=https://defected.ca/jokers-canada-at-olympic-village |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250731032806/https://defected.ca/jokers-canada-at-olympic-village |archive-date=2025-07-31 |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Defected |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stop Podcasting Yourself |author-link=Stop Podcasting Yourself |title=Episode 902 – Cass Furman |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-902-cass-furman/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en|date=2025-06-30}}</ref> Furman is a member of Jane Stanton's comedy group The Queens of Comedy alongside Niki Mohrdar and Sophia Johnson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Song |first=David |date=2026-02-19 |title=Queens of Comedy visit Whistler on March 6, Squamish show to follow March 8 |url=https://www.squamishchief.com/local-arts/queens-of-comedy-visit-whistler-on-march-6-squamish-show-to-follow-march-8-11873436 |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Squamish Chief |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duong |first=Vicki |date=2026-02-11 |title=Queens of Comedy takes over the Sea to Sky |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/queens-of-comedy-takes-over-sea-to-sky |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chai |first=Daniel |date=2025-03-24 |title=8 International Women's Day events to celebrate in Vancouver this week {{!}} Events |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/international-womens-day-events-vancouver-2025 |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Daily Hive |language=en}}</ref>
In 2024, she started ''Pillow Talk'', a monthly slumber party-themed stand-up showcase co-produced with Niki Mohrdar, at Little Mountain Gallery.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pillow Talk |url=https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/pillow-talk/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Vancouver Fringe |language=en-US}}</ref> The show was featured in the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival and Just for Laughs Vancouver in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-04 |title=Fall Arts Preview 2025: The Straight guide to the season's best shows |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/fall-arts-preview-2025-straight-guide-to-seasons-best-shows |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bollwitt |first=Rebecca |date=2026-01-19 |title=Just for Laughs JFL Vancouver Schedule |url=https://miss604.com/2026/01/just-for-laughs-jfl-vancouver-schedule/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Miss604 |language=en}}</ref>
Also at Little Mountain Gallery, Furman has co-hosted ''Couples Clownselling'' with her fiancé, Aaron Campbell, since 2024. The show was featured in Just For Laughs' "Best of the West" series in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-25 |title=Just For Laughs VANCOUVER celebrates 10 years with stacked 2026 lineup |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/just-for-laughs-vancouver-celebrates-10-years-with-stacked-2026-lineup |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref> On Valentine's Day 2026, Campbell proposed onstage as the show's surprise finale.
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