Meet Corporate Erin, comedian Lisa Beasley's wildly accurate corporate girlie satire

Corporate Erin is the brainchild of Chicago-based comedian, Lisa Beasley, who makes regular appearances at the Laugh Factory in Chicago. Corporate Erin has recently gone viral on Tik Tok for her insanely hilarious, yet accurate, depiction of a general corporate manager, a character she says she developed when she took a 5 year break from comedy to work a corporate job because…well, she wanted MONEY.

Lisa Beasley’s Tik Tok video views are astronomical, with some Corporate Erin comedy sketches receiving more than 1 million views.

@lisabevolving #CorporateErin had a two hour zoom meeting and somebody asked about the company downsizing rumors #corporate #restructure #restructuring #downsizing #q4 ♬ original sound – Lisa Beasley

Corporate Erin is often clad in an oversized sweater, with disheveled hair and an exaggerated ‘corporate accent’, as she makes her routine Zoom calls to address employee concerns. Comments on Corporate Erin’s videos are often described as “triggering” for the mass collective of corporate girlies who watch Lisa Beasley’s satire for fun.

Lisa Beasley, originally from Gary, IN, attended Emerson School for the Visual & Performing Arts before pursuing her education at an Historically Black College in Memphis, TN. She earned a B.A. in Classical Jazz Studies and later attended acting school in Los Angeles, CA. Lisa is a member of the improv group 3Peat, known for her viral impersonations, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Beyond her entertainment career, Lisa is a community leader and entrepreneur, emphasizing inclusive and creative environments. She serves as a professor at DePaul University, teaching authenticity and impactful presence. Lisa is also an advisor for the Comedy Arts Program at DePaul.