Invite Dani to Speak
“Dani Klein brought our plenary audience to their feet–literally–and got hundreds of women business owners and corporate and public sector leads to laugh, brainstorm and connect. Laughter on Call livens up a gathering–enabling guests to better connect.”
Roxanne Ward VP | Business Development Center
Using Laughter to Break Barriers
Whether onstage, in a boardroom, or working with caregivers, at a memory care facility, Dani Klein Modisett knows how to spark connection through laughter—when and where it matters most.
Dani is an award-winning comedian, entrepreneur, and author of two acclaimed books on humor and family life:“
Take My Spouse, Please” (Penguin Random House) and “Afterbirth: Stories You Won’t Read in a Parenting Magazine” (St. Martin’s Press).
She is also the Founder and CEO of Laughter On Call—a groundbreaking company she launched to bring comic relief to people facing Alzheimer’s, starting with her own mother. Her story of finding light in the darkness was featured in AARP Magazine. Dani’s impact didn’t stop there. As a Forbes 50 > 50 recipient. She speaks regularly has spoken to corporate audiences, MBA candidates and healthcare teams around the world.
Inspiring Laughter That Creates Trust
With over two decades of experience in stand-up comedy, storytelling, and performance, Dani brings unmatched warmth, humor, and relatability to every room she walks into.
Her talks are filled with real stories, unexpected insights, and hard-earned wisdom about how humor—when used with intention—can:
- Elevate communication in life, love, caregiving, and business
- Build trust
- Unlock emotional connection across differences
- Alleviate the sting of isolation
A Speaker Like No Other
“Dani has this incredible knack for seeing potential and pushing you to reach it, all while making you laugh along the way.” - Janet Mitchell, Doctor of Ophthalmology
Dani combines:
- The precision of a comic
- The empathy of a caregiver
- The insight of a behavioral coach
- The voice of a seasoned writer featured in The New York Times, LA Times, AARP, Parents Magazine, and more
She’s been a guest on Stanford’s “When I’m 64” podcast, The Tony Robbins Podcast, and countless others.A former Broadway actor and veteran of Law & Order, Las Vegas, and The HBO/Aspen Comedy Festival, Dani knows how to hold an audience—and move them.In 2023, she was honored on the Forbes 50 Over 50 list for her work with Laughter On Call.
Proven Impact, Global Reach
Since founding Laughter On Call, Dani has:
- Trained thousands of caregivers with original, laughter-based communication workshops
- Served over 600 companies globally, including Meta, Amazon, Capital One, FEMA, and Bristol Myers
- Developed customized Improv-based programs that improve team connection, inclusion, and resilience
- Delivered keynotes and workshops for:
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
- Dartmouth Entrepreneur Forum
- CaringKind, Seth and Lauren Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity
- Harvard Business School, where Laughter On Call is now a case study
- UCLA, ICAA, CALA
Dani's clients range from global executives to front-line caregivers—and she adapts her message to meet every audience with heart, humor, and relevance.
Speaking Topics Include:
- "What My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Taught Me About Laughter"(based on her TEDx talk)
- Laughing Through the Hard Stuff: The Unexpected Power of Humor in Caregiving
- Affiliative Humor at Work: Creating Connection Without the Cringe
- Humor as a Leadership Tool(for teams, educators, and healthcare providers)
- *Letting Go of Perfection: The Comedian’s Guide to Showing Up Authentically
