Anne Hirsch is one of South Africa’s most recognisable comedic voices, bringing together comedy, presenting, writing and MCing with a style that is clever, warm and effortlessly engaging.

Raised in Bloemfontein and fluent in both Afrikaans and English, Anne studied Drama at Stellenbosch University before completing her Honours and Masters degrees in Theatre and Performance at the University of Cape Town, specialising in comic performance.

Her breakthrough came in 2009 when she won SABC’s So You Think You’re Funny, launching a career that has seen her become a sought-after comedian, MC, presenter and media personality. She has hosted major events including the YOU Spectacular Awards and Bookmarks Digital Awards, bringing her quick wit and natural ability to work a room to every stage.

Anne has also made her mark in digital and television media. Her acclaimed The Anne Hirsch Show became South Africa’s first local online talk show and has attracted more than a million views. She went on to host The Great South African Bake Off on BBC Lifestyle and launched a radio version of the show on Jacaranda FM, earning an MTN Radio Awards nomination.

As a writer and satirist, Anne has contributed to ZA NEWS, with her work earning her a SAFTA for Best Comedy Writing. She has also worked extensively in branded content, including as the face of Takealot’s 2023 load-shedding campaign, which generated more than three million views and earned a DStv Content Creator Award nomination.

Whether she's behind a microphone, on stage, in front of a camera or working a corporate crowd, Anne brings the same combination of intelligence, humour and personality. She knows how to read a room, keep an audience engaged and make an event feel effortless.

For events looking for an MC or entertainer who can bring genuine personality, sharp humour and professional polish to the room, Anne Hirsch delivers with her own unmistakable style.