Ep66: Sacred Comedy w/ Madelein Smith, Kate Nichols & Kendra Dawsey
On today’s episode I talk about my new project and the road that led me there (in lots of detail!) In Fall of 2022 I decided to start my own production company (a long time coming) and create a recurring standup comedy show/energy circle event (also a long time coming) that combines self-care with laughter as a form of healing. Join me as I talk to the 3 comedians who will perform at our first show on January 7, 2023! We talk about how comedy heals, why they do what they do, and how it feels to kill!
Madelein Smith (@madeleinsmith) is a touring comedian based in NYC. She has traveled internationally performing at colleges, clubs, and cruise ships. She is also a regular at many NYC clubs. Her debut album, Belle of the Ball, rose to #1 on the ITunes Comedy Charts. She has been featured on Amazon Prime and Comedy Central, and currently has a network pilot in development. She co-hosts the podcast Cheers for Queers with Sarah Garner, where they interview amazing queer performers and talk about being little weirdos.
Kate Nichols (@HeyKateNichols) is a stand up comedian, improviser, writer and storyteller who’s bounced around New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey all her life. She performs at venues all over the tri-state and the US and has performed internationally at clubs in Canada, Switzerland, and the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival 3 years in a row. Kate also appeared on A&E’s series “Bae or Bail”. She’s half of comedy duo “Belleville Broads” with improv partner Angelique Londino. The pair perform as animal-print loving, exaggerated versions of everyone’s favorite over-the-top Aunts from New Jersey and Long Island and they’ve hosted shows for notable comics such as America’s Got Talent finalist Gina Brillon. Kate has also appeared on numerous podcasts including Period Piece, Nice Guys and Hello Thoughts. You can also find her @cyclebreakerstherapy
Kendra Dawsey (@bossy_dawsey) is a stand-up comedian and writer based in NYC. Their razor-sharp wit and engaging delivery has earned spots opening for Eddie Pepitone, Jenny Yang and Michelle Buteau, and they’ve featured as the Comic-in-Residence at the renowned Comedy Studio. They’ve been on Kevin Hart’s “Lyft Comics” on the LOL Network and had their work featured in Revolutionary Spaces’ online talk show, “Tea Party Tonight!” They’ve also got a weekly Twitch show, “Left Night with Kendra Dawsey.” Dawsey’s comedy combines abrasive criticism, raunchy set-ups and whimsical punchlines – something for everybody in the audience.
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Music:
Phiescope by Muziq
Next to Normal by Lucius