Molly M. Shannon

is a clown, physical comedian, and dancer from San Francisco. She was a founding member of San Francisco’s clown quartet Circus Finelli, as well as its spin off, Duo Finelli. As a Finelli, Molly has performed throughout the US, presented in Europe, and toured Mexico. She is a graduate of the SF Clown Conservatory and Flying Actors Studio, and has worked in hospitals as a clown with the Medical Clown Project, as well as performing on multiple international tours with Clowns Without Borders. In addition to clowning, Molly was a principal dancer for many years with the Bay Area’s premiere Brazilian dance group, Aquarela Samba. Her solo show “Oh Johnny” was a winner of the Best of Fringe award at the 2025 SF Fringe Festival.

Performance Highlights

San Francisco International Theater Festival, San Francisco, CA

Setkani Theater Festival, Brno, Czech Republic

Clowndemonium Revue, Baltimore, MD

Strongylus Clown Festival, Chihuahua, MX

International Festival of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, MX

Arte en el Parque Festival, Juarez, MX

Cabaret Lunatique, Teatro Zinzanni, San Francisco, CA

Bay Area Carnaval Ball, San Francisco, CA

International Festival Circlown, Puebla, MX

International Book Fair, Guadalajara, MX

Accordion Noir Festival, Vancouver, CAN

Karpa de Mente, Mexico City, MX

Badu’wat Festival, Blue Lake, CA

Sh’Bang Festival, Bellingham, WA

San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade, San Francisco, CA

Cracovia 32, Mexico City, MX

Clowns Without Borders Tours:
Nicaragua/ Puerto Rico/ Mexico/ Guatemala/ El Salvador