Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebeca Trejo.
Hi Rebeca, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Rebeca Trejo is a Denver-based standup comedian with a style once described by Josh Blue as “slam poetry with punchlines.”
Born in Venezuela and raised in Puerto Rico, Rebeca migrated to the mainland in 2014 to escape both communism and colonialism—so naturally, she fled to…Louisiana.
While living in New Orleans, Rebeca worked as a journalist while pursuing her dream of becoming a motivational speaker. She’d inspire others with her story of overcoming great odds! She’d change the world! But COVID changed the world first, and Rebeca had to quarantine full-time with her two children.
During isolation, she realized that since everything was a joke anyway, she might as well tell jokes too. And since you actually have to become a better person to motivate others, Rebeca settled comfortably into being “average,” and now changes the world by connecting with the real sad people heckling her at the bars.
With an infectiously positive, playful energy, Rebeca’s comedy covers the realities of being an immigrant parent in America, her Latina identity, and grappling with the fact that we really are just humans paying bills on a flying rock.
When she’s not keeping her kids from choking on chalk, Rebeca performs stand-up comedy in both English and Spanish. She is the creator, host, and producer of Me Meo Comedy Show, the first and only all-Spanish comedy showcase in Denver. Since its debut, Me Meo has become a beloved staple in the city’s comedy scene, consistently drawing sold-out crowds and creating a much-needed space for Spanish-speaking comics and audiences. The show has also served as a launchpad for emerging Latino comedians and helped spotlight bilingual comedy as a vital part of Denver’s cultural fabric.
Rebeca has been featured in Netflix Is a Joke and High Plains Comedy Festival, and has performed at major venues including The Comedy Store, Comedy Works, The Hollywood Improv, The Ice House Comedy Club, and The Denver Improv. She’s opened for Poly Díaz, Francisco Ramos, Antonio Sanint, and Angelo Colina, as well as Denver favorites John Novosad and Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road to comedy hasn’t been easy for me. Being a full-time mom in this world often makes me feel like an outcast—I spend my days with my kids, wiping noses and stepping on legos, and then somehow try to shift gears and hit the comedy scene at night. As a Latina doing stand-up in English, my second language, I’ve struggled with the fear of not being able to fully express myself—of mispronouncing something or getting lost in translation. But the biggest challenge was allowing myself to be vulnerable. To share my real story, out loud, onstage.
Before comedy, I worked as a journalist. But after years of telling other people’s stories, I started to feel like mine needed to be heard too. I had survived political and economic instability in Venezuela, moved to Puerto Rico, and then made the decision to leave everything behind and move to the mainland U.S. with my husband in search of better life opportunities. We landed in Louisiana—and to my surprise, it felt a lot like home. The rhythm, the food, the people—it reminded me of Puerto Rico in ways that were comforting and familiar. Surrounded by New Orleans’ legendary creative spirit and rich cultural history, I began to believe I, too, could be an artist. That environment gave me the space and courage to reconnect with parts of myself I had never met before.
After COVID, when the world finally began to open up again, I found myself struggling with postpartum depression. I was exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed—but I also felt a deep need to speak honestly about what I was going through. I wanted to share not just my story of migration and motherhood, but also the parts we don’t always talk about—the mental health battles, the identity shifts, the quiet, invisible weight we carry as mothers. So I took a leap. I signed up for what I thought was a motivational speaking class, hoping to encourage others through my story. But when I showed up, it turned out to be a stand-up comedy class. I stayed anyway—and that unexpected twist changed my life forever.
Since then, I’ve been learning how to grow as an artist while raising two kids and juggling everything that comes with both. There are days when I question what I’m doing—especially after a tough show—but I remind myself that I’m not just doing this for me. I want my kids to grow up knowing that failure isn’t something to fear—it’s part of the process. What matters isn’t the mistake, but how quickly we get back up and keep moving. As someone who’s had to rebuild her life in a new country—and start a completely new career later in life—I’ve learned that starting over is something you get better at with practice. Comedy, for me, isn’t just about laughs—it’s about honesty, healing, and showing my kids that it’s never too late to chase something that matters.
As you know, we’re big fans of Pastora Productions . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
After a year of producing Me Meo, Denver’s first and only all-Spanish stand-up comedy show, and consistently selling out every single performance, I launched Pastora Productions—an entertainment production company dedicated to elevating Latin voices and bilingual storytelling through comedy, live performance, and cultural events.
What should you know about me?
I’m a stand-up comedian, writer, and producer specializing in bilingual and Spanish-language comedy. I perform in both English and Spanish, and I create spaces where immigrant stories, Latin identity, and real-life struggles can be explored with humor and heart. Through Me Meo and now Pastora Productions, I’ve helped grow a community for Latinx comedians and audiences in a city where that didn’t exist before.
What sets me apart?
I didn’t come into this industry with connections—I came in as a mom, an immigrant, and a woman trying to find her voice later in life. My perspective is shaped by real experiences: raising kids in a new country, learning a second language as an adult, and starting a new career from scratch. I’m not interested in performing for the sake of laughs alone—I want my work to reflect truth, create connection, and challenge stereotypes about who gets to be on stage and who gets to be heard.
What am I most proud of?
I’m proud that Pastora Productions was born from grassroots hustle and authentic community support. I didn’t just create shows—I built a platform that’s giving stage time to voices we don’t often hear in mainstream comedy. I’m proud of every packed room full of people laughing in Spanish, every first-time comic who gets a shot, and every audience member who sees a piece of their own story reflected onstage.
What should you know about the brand?
Pastora Productions produces live comedy shows, cultural events, and workshops with a focus on Latinx and immigrant perspectives. Whether it’s producing Spanish-language comedy in cities where it’s never been done before, curating inclusive lineups, or building spaces where both performers and audiences feel seen, Pastora Productions is about community, authenticity, and joy. We’re here to make people laugh—but also to expand what’s possible for who gets to take up space, hold a mic, and own the spotlight.
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
What matters most to me is creating spaces where people feel seen—especially those who have never felt like they belonged in the room. Whether it’s immigrants, parents, Latinx folks, or anyone who’s ever felt like they had to shrink themselves to fit in, I want my work to remind them that their voice matters. I know what it’s like to start over, to learn a new language, to feel invisible in a crowd. That’s why I use comedy not just to entertain, but to connect. Laughter can break down walls and open hearts—but only if the stories being told are real.
I’m especially passionate about creating opportunities for Latina women in comedy and storytelling, because for so long, we’ve been left out of the spotlight—or boxed into stereotypes when we do get on stage. I want to help change that. What matters most to me is not just taking up space, but making space—for women like me, for future generations, and for anyone who’s ever been told they’re “too different” to belong. It’s not just about visibility—it’s about equality, voice, and power. What matters most isn’t being the loudest voice in the room—it’s making sure the people who’ve been quiet the longest finally get to speak—and be heard.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://rebecatrejo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lapastoradelperreo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.trejo.7/
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/memeocomedyshow/
Image Credits
Menny Salas (Portraits & Bug Theater)
Marco Bonilla (2 women laughing & crowd hands up)
Desiree Ashley (Netflix)
Others I shot myself.
