Host Nicole Phoenix brings her comedy besties to the stage with a live variety show every month. Every edition is a unique blend of standup comedy and unbelievable true-life stories from comedians featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, MTV, and more! Get your tickets today to catch this killer lineup:
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HEADLINER:
Shanell Renee
Shanell Renee recently received “Best Female Comic of The Year" (2018) by The Philadelphia Hip Hop Awards. Shanell Renee has made many appearances, including artist spotlight on the “The Q Show,” Fox network, Comedy Central, Bounce TV also toured with Philly's own The Roots, The “Delirious” comedy tour, and “Philly Meets New Orleans” comedy series. Shanell Renee has opened up for gospel Grammy award-winning artist Smokie Norful, comedic greats Wanda Sykes, and Bill Bellamy. Additionally, Shanell Renee has been host/feature for the last comic standing winner Rod Man. To add to her portfolio, Shanell Renee is the creative mind behind the comedy series “Clean Chuckles,” a monthly comedy show in Philadelphia, picked up by four other states. Voted 2019 “Best Female Comedian” by church stars of America, Shanell Renee prides herself on keeping her shows clean for audiences of all ages. Additionally, Shanell is the creator and writer for animated comedy series titled “Da Work,” set to be released in the fall of 2021.
Shanell Renee is a familiar face at Punchline Philadelphia, Philadelphia Comedy Club, Helium Philadelphia, Atlantic City Comedy, Carolines NY & Flappers in Burbank CA.
FEATURING:
Brandon Vincent Jackson
Brandon Vincent Jackon is a comic and educator from Delaware that quickly became a Philly favorite. He was selected by Thrillist magazine as one of the “50 Best Undiscovered Comedians” in the country. He also hosts English for Criminals, a podcast and variety show based on his experiences as a language teacher and obsession w/ Netflix crime shows. Additionally, he has featured in several Helium Comedy Clubs across the country and some premier clubs in NYC.
Jos Duncan Asé
Jos Duncan is a multimedia producer, professional storyteller, and social entrepreneur with over fifteen years of experience collaboratively creating and documenting community-centered narratives. She is the founder of Love Now Media, an empathy-centered media company that uses storytelling to advocate for social justice and wellness.
Kara Mia
Kara Mia (Chief Checkahoe) is a standup comedian, burlesque baddie, and producer. She hosts and produces For The Culture, a Black-ass variety showcase dedicated to celebrating Black and queer talent. Kara is truly a one-of-a-kind performer who seamlessly combines comedy and the erotic arts. She can be seen telling jokes OR twerking upside down on a wall.
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STARRY COMEDY: THREE SHOWS, ONE NIGHT!
Standup comedians and showrunners Alejandro Morales, Betty Smithsonian, and Nicole Phoenix have joined forces to present three very different comedy shows, all happening on one night at Plays & Players. Check out the entire lineup of shows happening on Sat. February 26th and save money by purchasing a discounted ticket for all three shows!
LINEUP:
7 PM: The Comments Section: Standup & Storytelling hosted by Nicole Phoenix
8: 30 PM: Big Ass Bitties hosted by Betty Smithsonian
10 PM: Eat Your Beats hosted by Alejandro Morales, Alyssa Al-Dookhi, and Nicole Phoenix.