Shelly Belly
Stand-up comedian

Shelly Belly

Also known as Michelle Rider

Who Shelly Belly is

Shelly Belly is the stage name of Michelle Rider, a stand-up comedian from South Carolina known for her Southern storytelling and her comedy videos online. She began performing on stages across the Southeast and first reached a national audience in 2021 as a cast member on season 3 of Netflix's The Circle. Her first stand-up special, Don't You Judge Me, came out in March 2026 on Prime Video and other platforms, and in April 2026 she headlined at the Nashville Comedy Festival.

Shelly Belly tour dates 2026–27

57 shows from 22 October 2026 to 10 April 2027 in Athens, Montgomery, Panama City Beach, Bristol and 24 more cities.

45 more dates, to 10 April 2027

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At a glance

Talks about
family, everyday life and modern life
Stand-up specials
Don't You Judge Me
On screen
The Circle
Next on stage
22 October 2026 — Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA
Official site
shellybellycomedy.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

On screen

Questions and answers

Where is Shelly Belly performing next?

Thursday 22 October 2026, 8:00 PM at Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA, then 56 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 57 shows from 22 October 2026 to 10 April 2027 in Athens, Montgomery, Panama City Beach, Bristol, Tyler, Pottstown and 22 more cities.

What stand-up specials have they released?

Don't You Judge Me.

What TV shows and films are they in?

The Circle.

Are you Shelly Belly?

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026