Dini Dimakos

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Dini Dimakos
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Dini Dimakos (2007)
Born
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Stand-up comedian
  • social worker
Years active2002–present (comedy)

Dini Dimakos (also known as Dini Dimakos Shevchenko) is a Canadian stand-up comedian and social worker of Greek heritage. [1]

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Career

Stand-up comedy

Dimakos began her stand-up comedy career in Toronto in 2002, performing one-off spots before moving on to amateur nights at Yuk Yuk's. [1] She has described her comedic style as personal, drawing material from her experiences as a single mother, dating, and her Greek family. [1]

In July 2007, Dimakos performed at Bitch Salad, a comedy show hosted by Andrew Johnston at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. [2]

Television

Dimakos appeared as a panelist on MuchMusic's Video on Trial . [3] She also appeared on Stars Gone Wild and Love Court . [4]

Later career

Following her entertainment career, Dimakos completed social work training and became a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW). As of 2022, she works with the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative Ontario Health Team in Caledon, Ontario, providing support to healthcare workers and their families throughout Dufferin County. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cox, Jennifer (September 25, 2019). "Dini Dimakos takes to the Laval Laughs' stage for the first time". The Suburban. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Toronto Through the Eyes of Andrew Johnston". BlogTO. July 9, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ "MuchMusic Rings in the New Year with Four Exclusive New Series". Bell Media. December 20, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ Dini Dimakos at IMDb
  5. ↑ "Grandparents. The Group That Never Does It For Themselves" (PDF). Connection. Caledon Meals on Wheels. January 2022. p. 7. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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