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 After graduating from Brrdie’s clown class. too close to see stylized elements of some of those per-
Brrdie started to give Patti some weekend clown formers in Jazzi’s performances.
gigs. That’s when Jazzi Entertainment was born. Patti When asked about why the WCA is important to
has been in the entertainment business for the past her, Patti says she just “likes being around ‘her peo-
31 years. Her business is making people smile. Patti ple.’ The people who think similar to you, people that
says” if you can make a genuine connection with one get you, people that don’t judge you” In addi-
person, you make them remember you. When they re- tion, she loves the ability to learn and grow
member you, you’ve made a memory for that person. through classes and watching others perform.
If you can connect with an entire audience, you have Patti has taught and judged competitions and
made that many more memories. Those smiles and feels a sense of giving back to others by
laughs turn into repeat clients and repeat clients turn doing so. Being All Around Clown FY
into lifelong relationships but more than that, memo- ‘22 & ‘23 and be- ing awarded Master
ries that last a lifetime.” Clown are some of her proudest
moments in her clown journey.
Patti likes to set
goals for her-
self, so being
able to put in
the hard work
and achieve Mas-
ter Clown is on her
“Mount Rushmore of
Clown Experiences.”
Being the first woman to
achieve that is truly an honor be-
yond her wildest dreams. The title
of Master Clown is still so new to
her, but she sees it opening new av-
enues to help and/or instruct others
in clown arts.
Patti is one of the most decorat-
ed clowns in the competitive arena.
Her comedy influences range from members of her Pattti says those awards only open up
Krazy Clown Klub (She immediately became a mem- other opportunities for her. She noted
ber of the alley after graduating Brrdie’s clown class a performance at WCA in 2014 which
and has been a member since.) to Lucille Ball, the opened the eyes of Martin D’Souza to
Three Stooges, Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Dick Van- what she could do. After the conven-
Dyke, Robin Williams and Martin Short. tion, he reached out to her and asked her

Patti describes funny as “people who are instinc- to clown with him in Dubai as part of his
tively humorous.” She loves people who just think International Clown team. You never
funny. She goes on to say “Funny is often relatable know where your next clown per-
to everyone and comes out of real life moments. Fun- formance will take you.
ny often comes in the unexpected moments.” As for Patti gets emotional when a
people Jazzi would love to have performed with, Patti child or a parent comes up to her and
cites: Charlie Chaplin, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and tells her “you’re my favorite clown” Tears
Dick VanDyke. She likes the slapstick physical comedy fall from her eyes as she displays a col-
of those legendary performers. You don’t have to look ored pencil drawing of her in clown. The

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