Educated Insanity presents: “The State of Chicago Comedy”

 

 

 

 

 

 

On May 30th Educated Insanity’s Jay Washington took the helm and presented the state of Chicago Comedy and talked to comedians representing Chicago’s NorthSide, SouthSide and surrounding suburbs also comedians even representing those who choose to make ‘the move’ to one of the coast (Los Angeles or New York).

We were honored to have Danny Kallas, Clark Jones, Kellye Howard and Natasha Pearl Hansen live in the studio with us.  We also had the chance to speak with Latino Comedy promoter Mike Oquendo (Mikey O)

Part 1- we speak with Danny, Clark and Kellye and past guest Meechie Hall calls in to give us his opinion

Part 2- We talk about “Moving to the Coasts” with Natasha Pearl Hansen

pt 3- Continuing the conversation on moving to LA and whats the TOUGHEST demographic

pt 4- We talk to Latino Comedy Promoter Mike Oquendo (Mikey O)

Find all of our guest on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter

Danny Kallas- @dannykallas

Clark Jones- @theeclarkjones

Natasha Pearl Hansen- @NPHComedy

Kellye Howard-@kellyehoward

Meechie Hall-@meechiehall

Mikey O

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About jaywashington

A professional wrestler turned Stand -up Comedian. Jay’s antics during wrestling promo’s and in-ring interviews made it almost natural for him to make the transition from the squared circle to the stage. Jay first hit the stage at Chicago’s famous Checkerboard Lounge during their “Too Much Talent Tuesday’s” showcase. He has since worked his craft and been able to enter a variety of local and national competitions performed in various comedy festivals and have worked in a variety of comedy clubs around the country Jay’s quick wit, high energy, lovable personality and size make him not only impressionable but also very memorable. Jay has opened the stage for the likes of Tommy Davidson, Leon Rogers, Mark "Skippy" Price, Dobie Maxwell, Tim Slagle, from the movie Barbershop-Jay Deep, just to name a few and has played in clubs most notably the Chicago Improv and Riddles Comedy Club where he has become a house MC. Jay has recently been featured doing segments on various podcasts and now host his own weekly internet radio show “Educated Insanity”.

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