Isabel Hagen is a classical violist and standup comedian based in New York City.

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(00:00) Growing Up in an Artistic Family

(02:38) Choosing Music Over Everything

(05:06) Conservatory Dreams and Juilliard Auditions

(08:12) Getting Into Juilliard

(10:07) Realizing Music Wasn't the Future

(12:54) Discovering Stand-Up Comedy

(15:41) First Open Mics and Early Lessons

(18:27) Building a Comedy Career

(21:06) Leaving Music for Stand-Up

(24:11) Supporting Comedy Through Music

(27:01) Earning Opportunities and Growing

(30:14) JFL and The Tonight Show

(33:12) Headlining and Defining Success

(36:07) Staying Hungry ...