Tag: comedian
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Nina G, one of the first stuttering comedians, records debut solo album and live show at the Alameda Comedy Club
OAKLAND, Calif. — Thirteen years ago, Nina G made her debut as the first stuttering female comedian. Since then, she’s challenged the status quo of how people who stutter are perceived – onstage and off. So, in an industry that lacks speech diversity, Nina G’s unique voice will record both her first solo comedy album…
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Satan in Congress? This Congressional Candidate Says He’s an American Patriot
PALMDALE, Calif. — Steve Hill, a former Marine, retired peace officer and self-described, part-time “activist comic” known as “Satan” is running for 27th congressional district to rid the region of political corruption. He explains he chose the “Satan” moniker as a symbol of rebellion against entrenched, overly-comfortable authority.
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Comedian is Challenging How People Think About Stuttering
OAKLAND, Calif. — What do you do when you are professionally funny for a living AND use your own experience as a person with disabilities to crush stigma and change attitudes? Well, for stuttering comedian Nina G, you take it on the road in a series of presentations that are both funny and profound.