Hope Wilder

Storyteller, comedian, and instructor

Hope Wilder tells riveting personal narratives, does stand-up comedy, and teaches the craft of true storytelling to adults in Durham, NC. She teaches storytelling classes and hosts storytelling open mics in collaboration with Story Connection. Coming from a strong educational background, she has over 17 years of teaching experience. As a storyteller, she has been featured on a podcast, won a Monti story slam, and participated in the 2025 Monti Grand Slam. She will be presenting at the 2026 Women's Storytelling Festival. Schedule a 30 minute discovery meeting today using the link below.

Upcoming Performances

Women's Storytelling Festival
Virtual passes available until 4/8
Online and in person in Fairfax, Virginia.
16 hours of videos from this storytelling festival highlighting the stories of women and nonbinary folks. I told 3 stories!
TicketsBynum Front Porch Presents: Story Jam
April 11th, 7pm
Bynum Front Porch, Bynum, NC
Student storytelling showcase featuring true personal stories. *Free, info hereThe Divine Feminine Comedy Showcase: FREE SHOW
April 26th, 8pm
Devine's Restaurant and Sports Bar, Durham, NC
Women's stand-up comedy showcase. Free entry!

Upcoming Storytelling Classes

All classes will focus on performing 5-7 minute true personal stories, like the Moth or the Monti. Students will practice giving and receiving feedback and the class will culminate in an optional performance in front of a friendly audience.

What people are saying

"I'm so grateful Hope could join us with rich stories and the opportunity for residents to share. The open mic was powerful!" - Carolina Meadows staff"[The class] was really fun, Hope created a friendly, supportive atmosphere." - Class participant"[Hope] was so kind and patient and made this a safe space to do something pretty scary. I so appreciate the norms that were set in the beginning and that everyone seemed to respect them. It felt like a kind, connected community." - Class participant"I loved the easygoing structure of the class. Workshopping along witht other participants and getting Hope's insightful feeedback really helped me think through my story." - Class participant