Beth Norton is a comedian, writer and storyteller who works at the intersection of art and advocacy for public systems improvement. Next to speaking into a microphone, Beth’s favorite things to do is anything deep in the backcountry- two things that terrify most people. A current resident of Boise Idaho, she supports two cats and is proud to be, if nothing else, their heated seat.
Beth spent 14 years in the foster care system and is the survivor of severe early childhood abuse, including sexual abuse, and parental abandonment. As a result of these experiences, Beth developed complex PTSD; it took a long time and a lot of heartache to figure that out. She has found healing through EMDR, time in nature, performance art, community, friends and the unconditional love of the cats.
Beth hopes to connect with other survivors to inspire healing and with professionals who can influence the design of our public systems for a more humane and ultimately effective approach. She serves on multiple child welfare working groups and advisory boards in Idaho where she advocates from a place of lived experience. A strong advocate for equity through transportation access, in March 2025, Beth debuted her first play titled, “The Intersection,” written for the Idaho Walk/Bike Alliance and performed at Treefort’s ECOJAM. It is a short comedic sketch which draws the connection between our mode of transportation and state of mind. Video to come!
Beth’s credits include being a featured performer in Treefort’s Comedyfort, Storyfort, and the 208 Comedy Festival. She is the current host and director of Story Story Late Night, where she crafts and delivers personal stories, coaches featured storytellers and riffs in between sets for a notoriously hilarious show. She also still performs her dark, politically uncomfortable stand-up but only for a good cause. Catch her next performance here--> Shows & Events.
As if all that weren’t enough, Beth also boasts a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters degree in public administration, the regard to which she holds these accomplishments in can be found in the videos below. Enjoy!
Overeducated- Part I
OverEducated- part II
