Abby Bland
Kansas City Poet & Comedian
My new comedy show
is premiering
in July at the
KC Fringe Festival
Poet + Comic
Abby Bland is a Kansas City poet and comedian with a voice that’s as bold as it is tender. Their work explores everything from pop culture monsters to personal mythologies, always rooted in honesty and heart.
Abby’s one-person show, Godzilla’s Not A Dinosaur, won “Best of Venue” at the 2023 KC Fringe Festival and is currently touring. They've twice been named Best Spoken Word Artist by The Pitch. Whether on stage or on the page, Abby is known for transforming vulnerability into power and poetry.
Kansas City Poet Career Highlights
Kansas City Poet Career Highlights
2026 '“Best Poet/Spoken Word Artist” in The Pitch’s Best of KC
2025 Runner-Up “Best Poet/Spoken Word Artist” in The Pitch’s Best of KC
2025 He[art]land Arts Fellow
2024 “Best Poet/Spoken Word Artist” in The Pitch’s Best of KC
2024 winner of the Central Avenue Poetry Prize
2023 “Best Poet/Spoken Word Artist” in The Pitch’s Best of KC
2023 “Best of Venue” at the KC Fringe
Jamie Campbell, Comedian
“Smart, unapologetic, and thoughtful.”
“Voices like Bland’s are vital, encouraging audiences to celebrate uniqueness and embrace authenticity.”
“Abby’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious! ”
Karen Staehling, KC Fringe 2024
“A Standout Performner.”
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