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 hosts monthly Story Jams that are free and open to the public. 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 was a featured teller at the 2026 Women's Storytelling Festival. Schedule a 30 minute discovery meeting today using the link below.

Upcoming Performances

The 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 crafting 5-7 minute true personal stories, like the Moth or the Monti. Students will practice giving and receiving feedback and will perform stories in front of the class.

Upcoming Story Jams

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durham County Main Library
300 N. Roxboro St
Conference Room #3214 (Second floor)A Story Jam is a casual meetup to hear and share stories in front of a supportive audience. We draw names out of the hat and usually everyone who comes with a story has a chance to tell. Come with a friend to hear and tell great stories!April Prompt: Lessons Learned What important lessons have you learned? Who did they come from--a teacher, a friend, a stranger? How did that lesson impact you?

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 with other participants and getting Hope's insightful feedback really helped me think through my story." - Class participant