The comedians I follow on social media aren’t all making a living from it. They are using it to market themselves for more gigs and appearances and engagements

The comedians I follow on social media aren’t all making a living from it. They are using it to market themselves for more gigs and appearances and engagements and roles as actors in theatre, movies, and television. It’s not just about comedy, but it’s a way for them to hone their skills overall, because comedy is about much more than just comedy—it’s writing, acting, and being able to improv with the audience in real time, which is a tremendous skill that can come in handy for almost any job. The best comedians are also actors, since they are playing a role on stage.