Cass Furman

Cass Furman
Born
Cassidy Furman

Toronto, Canada
Alma materYork University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Years active2017–present
PartnerAaron 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.[1][2] In 2026, she will be featured on season 7 of CBC's The New Wave of Standup.[3][4]

Early life

Furman is originally from Toronto, where she studied drama at York University.[5] She later moved to Vancouver, where she began her comedy career, inspired by SCTV (especially Catherine O'Hara) and Saturday Night Live.[6]

She is bisexual.[7]

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.[8][9]

Furman was featured on Just for Laughs Originals Album in 2024.[10] In 2025, she filmed her first special with Comedy Here Often.[11] She also appeared on Jokers Canada and Stop Podcasting Yourself.[12][13][14][15] Furman is a member of Jane Stanton's comedy group The Queens of Comedy alongside Niki Mohrdar and Sophia Johnson.[16][17][18]

In 2024, she started Pillow Talk, a monthly slumber party-themed stand-up showcase co-produced with Niki Mohrdar, at Little Mountain Gallery.[19] The show was featured in the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival and Just for Laughs Vancouver in 2026.[20][21]

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.[22] On Valentine's Day 2026, Campbell proposed onstage as the show's surprise finale.

References

  1. ^ Caddell, Nathan (September 4, 2025). "Pillow Talk is the silly slumber party of your dreams". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  2. ^ Smith, Charlie (July 24, 2025). "Comedian Niki Mohrdar generates laughs through personal disclosures punctuated by global insights". Pancouver. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  3. ^ "Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7". CBC Media Centre. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  4. ^ Duong, Vicki (February 17, 2026). "The New Wave of Standup returns to Guilt & Co". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  5. ^ "Dino Archie with Cass Furman and Kyle Jones". Gulf Island Events. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  6. ^ Semancik, Emilea (October 12, 2023). "Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Cassidy Furman". Vancouver Guardian. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  7. ^ "Cass Furman". iHeart. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  8. ^ Conner, Shawn (June 6, 2024). "Here are the 5 best places to see comedy in Metro Vancouver". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on July 24, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  9. ^ "The PodCass". iHeart Radio. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  10. ^ "Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7". CBC Media Centre. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  11. ^ Jordan, Malin (December 19, 2025). "'Best year-end show ever' coming to Yuk Yuk's Surrey on New Year's Eve". Cloverdale Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  12. ^ Cleugh, Janis (October 17, 2023). "Jokers Canada back in Port Moody after sold-out show in September". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  13. ^ "The Weekly Briefing". Broadcast Dialogue. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  14. ^ "Jokers Canada @ Olympic Village". Defected. Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  15. ^ Stop Podcasting Yourself (June 30, 2025). "Episode 902 – Cass Furman". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  16. ^ Song, David (February 19, 2026). "Queens of Comedy visit Whistler on March 6, Squamish show to follow March 8". Squamish Chief. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  17. ^ Duong, Vicki (February 11, 2026). "Queens of Comedy takes over the Sea to Sky". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  18. ^ Chai, Daniel (March 24, 2025). "8 International Women's Day events to celebrate in Vancouver this week | Events". Daily Hive. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  19. ^ "Pillow Talk". Vancouver Fringe. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  20. ^ "Fall Arts Preview 2025: The Straight guide to the season's best shows". The Georgia Straight. September 4, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  21. ^ Bollwitt, Rebecca (January 19, 2026). "Just for Laughs JFL Vancouver Schedule". Miss604. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  22. ^ "Just For Laughs VANCOUVER celebrates 10 years with stacked 2026 lineup". The Georgia Straight. November 25, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
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