The Sound of One Hand Clapping...Anti Bullying Starring: Drew Lynch 1ST RUNNER UP AGT, MARON , IDIOT TEST W/BEN GLEIB, DR. OZ, May 28th, 2015 at 8:00PM
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Originally from Indianapolis, at the age of 19, Drew Lynch moved to Los Angeles with aspirations of becoming an actor, then an unexpected softball accident just a year into his acting career left him with a severe stutter and crushed his hopes of ever performing again. But his continued drive to become an entertainer forced him in a different direction, he started reflecting through stand-up comedy on the “softball that humbly changed his life.” Drew's ability to deal with his stutter and making it relatable to real-life situations ultimately landed him the title of first runner-up on "Season 10 of America's Got Talent." Inspired by comedians Bo Burnham, Louis C.K, he now headlines Comedy Clubs across the country. In addition, Drew has appeared on the "Dr. Oz Show," and as a celebrity guest on the game show "Idiot Test." Twitter @theDrewLynch | www.DrewLynch.com
Tonight is a fundraiser to help Damienne Merlina spread her Anti-Bullying message to the college community. Damienne shares hilarious and insightful stories of her life as a female, amputee, comedian, as well as her recent viral anti bullying video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAl1vO8l9qw The video was featured on Upworthy, Huffington Post and John Hodgman of the Daily Show, wrote an article. http://www.johnhodgman.com/post/114975252868 She was in the middle of realizing her comedy dreams when suddenly everyhing changed. She was in an unexpected car accident in which her right arm was amputated. Damienne returned to the stage 35 days after the accident and has performed all over the country since and looks forward to promoting her anti-bullying message at a college near you.
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Host/MC Richy Leis MTV, VH1'S BASKETBALL WIVES,
Born and raised outside of West Philadelphia, crowd after crowd, love the relatability in his situational humor. Richy has created a unique brand of comedy that allows each performance to be wonderfully memorable and different. Stories of growing up as the middle child of four with divorced parents and too many past failed relationships makes for nothing but hilarity. Through stand up comedy and “Boy Band” like vocals, Richy has an amazing ability to make everything fun. Richy has appeared on MTV’s “Is She Really Going Out With Him”, VH1’s Basketball Wives, Blue Collar Comedy Channel Sirius/XM, TMZ Live, TMZ Sports and Lifetime’s Little Women: LA. Richy has headlined the 2015 Wynwood Comedy Festival, hosted the 2015 Brickell Comedy Festival, 2015 Burbank Comedy Festival, and 2016 Palmetto Bay Comedy Festival. He has also hosted the pilot taping of Dana Carvey’s new Impressionist TV show. WEBSITE |
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Comedian Joshua Snyder LAUGH AFTER DARK, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, COMEDY WORKS DENVER
The lure of Southern California's market research facilities could not keep Josh in Colorado. He currently works as a Client Service Representative, where he makes name tags, defends the dignity of the office printers, and shows clients how to use the coffee machine with only one button on it. He currently works as the Talent Booker for Flappers Comedy Club as well as the Sales and Marketing Director and teaches all levels of stand up Comedy at Flappers University! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Kristin Key LAST COMIC STANDING, UPROAR ENTERTAINMENT, SIRIUS RADIO
Kristin Key grew up a Texas minister's daughter and seemed like any other small-town girl, until she opened her quick witted mouth displaying her undeniable sense of humor. At 19, she began Stand Up comedy and in just a few years was in the final six on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Kristin has since appeared on Comics Unleashed, VH- 1's 100 Greatest Series, and is a frequent guest on the Bob and Tom Show. She is a seasoned actor, musician, writer and comic and her writing has been featured in Life & Style Magazine's Style Slip-up section. Key has recorded three comedy CDs for Uproar Entertainment that are favorites on Sirius XM and Pandora and is a national headliner at colleges, clubs and for corporate events. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Ty Barnett LAST COMIC STANDING , COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS, TIL DEATH, SAMANTHA WHO, TONIGHT SHOW W/JAY LENO
TY BARNETT, a Chicago native, actually began his Comedy career at the SEATTLE COMEDY UNDERGROUND. And since his first open mic, his star keeps rising. He has appeared on countless T.V. programs ("The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Samantha Who", "Bad Boys of Comedy") among others as well as National commercials. His CD "bout damn time" is one of the most played/requested albums on Sirus Sat. Radio. His appearances on the hit shows "Last Comic Standing", and "Til Death" have been called "amazing", "hilarious" and his stage presence has wowed audiences of ALL walks of life. Ty has the rare ability to make you, your kids AND your grandma laugh. He's "a tremendous talent" and a "truly gifted performer". DON'T MISS THIS GUY!! He's what comedy should be.....SIMPLY FUNNY!! Come see why. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Dave Reinitz THIS AMERICAN LIFE, THE JIMMY DORE SHOW , COMEDY SPECIAL "SHARING"
Born in Detroit and raised in upstate New York, Dave Reinitz grew up working in the restaurant business and spent years traveling the country in an old motorhome before finally settling in Los Angeles. And after a couple of dear friends signed him up for a comedy class, he was forever changed. Since then, Dave has performed in 6 countries and throughout the US alongside many of the biggest names in comedy. He has released 4 comedy specials: “Side Effects May Include” (2001), “Bowling for Common Sense” (2006), “Live in Bangladesh” (2014), and most recently, “Sharing” (2018). He has an eclectic set of credits including: “This American Life,” “Celebrity Near Death Experiences,” Hustler Magazine, and several appearances on “The Jimmy Dore Show.” Dave was also a founding member of the “Anti-War Comedy Tour,” and the “99% Funnies,” and produced and created the documentary, “The Women of Nostrand and Greene.” WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Rick Overton BAD TEACHER, THE OFFICE , DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS, THE INFORMANT, ACCORDING TO JIM
Jersey boy, Rick Overton has been doing standup comedy since before there were lockable steering columns on cars. Seriously. Rick believes that Comedy shares it's roots with Country Western and The Blues because they're all just complaining to a rhythm.
Rick is an Emmy Award winning comedy writer and an outstanding actor with over 100 films under his belt including The Informant, Dinner with Schmucks, Groundhog Day and Willow. Television has been good to Rick with roles on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, co-star on NBC’s Chaos, Pam’s dad on The Office and over hundred guest star television performances.
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