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Oct 02, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDTInvite OnlyWe make it look easy but this business is hard to navigate, not to mention the courage it to get on stage and tell joke. This session includes pre-recorded panelists from diverse areas of the entertainment industry, i.e. professional comedians, writers, producers & directors.
Sep 25, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMFREEWe make it look easy but entrepreneurship is hard to navigate, not to mention the dedication it takes to launch a website. No coding experience required. This session is geared towards solopreneurs, artists and those who need a website but don't know where to start.
COMICS RISING™
we rise together
Comics Rising™ delivers curated entertainment in celebration of empowering movements throughout The City of Boston & beyond.
Comics Rising™ 2022
Comics Rising returned to The Big Apple in celebration of the 2022 Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest. Performances were held on June 16th, 10:30pm EST at the New York Comedy Club (Midtown).
Comics Rising™ 2021
Comics Rising made it's New York City debut at Broadway Comedy Club during the 2021 Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest. Performances were held on June 18th, 2021.
2021 Comics Rising™ Comedy Festival
COMICS RISING™
Our comedians have shined on some of the world's most renowned television networks, streaming platforms, and stages. Our upcoming phenoms and nationally touring headliners are rising through the ranks with their impeccable stand-up; widening the road to success for others. Our inaugural festival debut “Love For Humans” is being held virtually from May 5th through the 8th, 2021.
"The first edition of this showcase, with the comics and audience on Zoom, was a blast."
- Nick Zaino III, The Boston Globe
Check out what we've been up to on social media @ComicsRising
Meet the Team
2021 Comics Rising™ Comedy Festival
Executive Producer & Director
Reece Cotton
Co-Producer
Lady Vain
Nick Baskerville
Committee Member
Donna Lewis
Committee Member
Guerby
Committee Member
