What Makes You Laugh?

What Makes You Laugh?

by Vanessa Pazmino

Performing Arts Comedy Interviews

Season 1

What Makes You Scared? Samantha Lukasiewicz

Samantha Lukasiewicz is a Richmond, Virginia based comedian with a sharp wit, big opinions, and a knack for finding the funny in everyday life. Her comedy blends storytelling, observational humor, and an unapologetic take on getting older, getting weirder, and trying to make sense of life along the way. Originally from New Jersey and now firmly rooted in the South, Samantha brings a uniquely Yankee-meets-Southern perspective to the stage. Samantha has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy in the North AND South. She has opened for TJ Miller, Luke Capasso, Howard G., Ellen Skrmetti; and has performed at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone, Cozzy’s Comedy Club, Goodnights Comedy Club, Church of Satire, and Blue Ridge Comedy Club. Samantha’s comedy is honest, energetic, and a little unhinged—but in a fun, mostly socially acceptable way.

What Makes You Laugh? Taylor Martin Benson

Taylor Martin-Benson is a regular at Coalition’s monthly open mic competition, Champions. You might also catch her at the Sunday Open mic at Bottom’s Up Pizza, every 2nd & 4th Monday at Strangeways, or every other Tuesday at Chiocca’s. Taylor is a Richmond based comedian, her favorite comedians are Caleb Hearon, Mary Beth Barone, Robby Hoffman, and Liza Treyger! From bean farm to bean funny, we can’t wait to see Taylor hit the stage soon!!

What Makes You Laugh? CeeKay Brown

CeeKay Brown is an international comedian currently based in Barcelona, she’s done stand-up comedy in at least 5 different languages and countries so far! Known as Anne Hathaway’s silly side quest, CeeKay Brown is a hilarious and incredibly passionate comedian based in Barcelona. She’s currently wrapping up her rescheduled tour of America in NYC and will be performing at Rogue Island Festival on October 9-11! She has an extensive background in theater and has dabbled in clowning! Don’t miss a show! Sign up for punchup.live/ceekay

WMYL: Jamie Mack

Jamie Mack is a DC based story teller, in her former life and career she was an investigative journalist, Today you can find them on stage reciting poetry and performing stand-up comedy. Her three favorite comedians are Richard Pryor, Tig Notaro, and Norm Macdonald. Working in special education by day, nightclub comedian Jamie Mack has evolved from shock value jokes to clean comedy and currently runs a monthly bookclub! Check her out @jamiemack_blt

What Makes You Laugh: Will Minor

Will Minor is a comedian based in Richmond, Virginia- local audiences know him well as he has hosted just about every venue in town! Currently he is the host of Brave Captain’s open mic: The Crow’s Nest on Monday Nights- he also draws all of the posters for his show. Will is also the co-host of 3 Shots in Pod Bonnie Cardwell. He’s interested in booking more shows in cities like yours! Check him out @killwillvolume1 !

What Makes You Laugh: Andy Rodman

Andy Rodman is an Atlanta based standup comedian, voiceover artist, and author. He is the creator of the 45-minute comedy album Valet Trainer and the author of the book Superteam: The League of Professional Heroes—a project he fully produced, recorded, and voiced himself as an audiobook. His book is available on Amazon and Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Superteam-Audiobook/B0CFW43T6T and his standup comedy can be found on this website and youtube!

What Makes You Laugh: Jess K Sky

@jess_k_sky is a member of clown duo @pound_foolish_comedy who were just nominated for an All The Laughs comedy award. They will be performing at the @allthelaughsatl comedy festival September 25-27th in Atlanta! This Saturday Jess is hosting a workshop where she will be teaching improvisers to use clown techniques to build bigger, bolder characters, improve physicality, and create a commanding stage presence (because that’s where clowns SHINE! ✨ August 30th she will be performing in the Kodi Mae @luckykodimae birthday cabaret @tellerproductions Jess will be joining us again in September for some very exciting news! Stay tuned, new episodes every Saturday #whatmakesyoulaugh

What Makes You Laugh: Kade Wonders

Kade Wonders is a hilarious comedian based in Richmond, Virginia. They will be hosting Sunday Night Open Mics @bottomsuppizza they also cohost @basiccitybeerco_rva chaos night, every other Wednesday with @charlie__waring you may catch Kade hosting Don’t Tell and you can get tickets to see them live @dcimprov August 21-25 on kadewonders.com

What Makes You Laugh: Ryan Heiss

Ryan Heiss (pronounced H-ice) is... Well, what ISN'T he? Ryan is an improv comic, a clown, a comedy and horror writer, a musician, a game designer, an animator, and even a rapper. He has been known by many names, including but not limited to: Street Shirt, Charlemagne Duplantis, and CoolGuyCoolGuy. Ryan makes sketch comedy with his friends from college as the group Sweetweenie. His bombastic sets at No Shame Atlanta have been met with critical praise and, more importantly, lots of laughs. WMYL Merch: https://whatmakesyoulaughpodcast.dashery.com/

What Makes You Laugh: Jordan Phipps

Jordan Phipps is co-headlining Game of Jokes with Brian Crozier at Starrhill Beer Hall and Rooftop on August 1st! When asked her top three comedians she said Nikki Glaser (specifically her roasts), Jordan Jensen and Taylor Tomlinson!

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