Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Isabel Hagen: Juilliard Musician to Comedy and Film
Isabel Hagen is a musician who went to a special music school and plays the viola, but she's also a comedian and filmmaker.
She started doing comedy after an injury stopped her from playing music.
She has become a successful comedian and recently made a movie that won an award.
She is touring with Vampire Weekend while also working on her comedy and other creative pursuits.
Isabel Hagen, a Juilliard-trained musician, is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker.
Hagen started stand-up after being diagnosed with repetitive stress syndrome.
She was recognized as a 'New Face' at Just For Laughs after getting her master's in viola.
Hagen's film, 'On a String', won Best Screenplay at the Tribeca Festival.
She balances music, comedy, and filmmaking, including touring with Vampire Weekend.
- Who
- Isabel Hagen, musician, comedian, and filmmaker.
- What
- A podcast episode and article on Isabel Hagen's career.
- When
- The podcast discusses Hagen's current activities.
- Where
- The article and podcast are part of Comedy Means Business.
- Why
- To examine Hagen's artistic career.
- Profession
- Musician, Comedian, Filmmaker
- Musical Instrument
- Viola
- Training
- Juilliard
- Comedy Recognition
- Just For Laughs New Face
- Film
- On a String
- Film Award
- Best Screenplay at Tribeca Festival
- Current Tour
- Vampire Weekend