Today marks 14 years since I first stepped on stage as a stand-up comedian.
Felt like the right time to share some memories and shout out the people and moments that shaped this wild ride:
1. Eastville Comedy Club on E. 4th St. – The very first stage I ever touched.
2. Caroline’s on Broadway – The first club I ever headlined. A dream come true.
3. Baltimore – My first road gig. Shoutout to Ivan Martin for the opportunity. All I had was my self-produced show Productively Stoned as my only credit.
4. Jordan & I became homies from bumping into each other at random Brooklyn parties. We started Productively Stoned together at Karma Lounge.
5. Eva – The first (and maybe only) person I ever encouraged to try stand-up. Nine years later, she’s a beast on the mic. So proud of her.
6. The Apollo Theater – That’s when my parents finally gave it up. Took 8 years, but I got ‘em.
7. Pandemic pivot – Came back to Brooklyn after an L.A. move didn’t pan out. Doubled down on Productively Stoned an...