I am not an urban act - I am a black comedian. Years ago when I began in standup, I was encouraged to adhere to a certain decree: write funny material and stay away from racial humor....

When comedians are performing onstage, most will allow themselves to become vulnerable in order to win acceptance from the audience.

Stand-up comic TV appearances include Bill Cosby, David Steinberg, Andy Kindler, Mike Birbiglia, T.J. Miller, Josh Wolf, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Morgan Murphy and Michael Yo. Plus, the Joan Rivers executive produced and narrated comedy documentary, "Why We...

One thing I love about comedy is how there are no set rules. There are suggested guidelines to help learn from successful people in the comedy field, but as an art form – you can do whatever...

Stand-up comic TV appearances include Jerry Seinfeld, Gilbert Gottfried, Bill Engvall, D.L. Hughley, Louis Anderson, Jo Koy, Demetri Martin, Natasha Leggero, Ryan Stout, Dan Levy and Brody Stevens. Plus, Monique Marvez's new stand-up special, Not Skinny Not...