Concetta Caristo
Concetta Caristo | |
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| Occupation(s) | Comedian, radio host |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Co-presenter of Triple J Breakfast; contestant on Taskmaster Australia (season 3) |
Concetta Caristo () is an Australian comedian and radio host, widely recognized for her role as co-presenter of the Breakfast show on Triple J since December 2022. Additionally, she has made television appearances, including a notable role in the third season of Taskmaster Australia.
Career
Caristo launched her journey in comedy in 2019. That same year, she collaborated with Hannah Pembroke to co-write and perform the solo production Loose, an autobiographical piece combining stand-up, storytelling, and theatrical elements. The show explores her experience of fleeing an abusive father and moving to Perth. This production marked her first performance at The Sydney Fringe. Among her other stage credits are Big Natural Talents and Funny As Sin.
Since December 2022, Caristo has been a co-host of the morning radio program Triple J Breakfast.
Her television portfolio includes appearances on shows such as Celebrity Letters and Numbers, The Cheap Seats, Question Everything, as well as the third season of Taskmaster Australia. She has also participated in Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee.
In 2023, she was honored with a Moosehead Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Personal life
Caristo is of Italian heritage and is romantically involved with fellow comedian Ben Kochan.