Gina Yashere has appeared on countless TV shows both in the UK and US. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating. "I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. I Hate Myself On this show, we learn three things: don't let Mo Amer call 911, don't ask Jenny Zigrino how you look, and never let Mo Mandel speak to the audience. Gina broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing (NBC), where she made it to the final 10. She continues to tour globally, and recently shot Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, at the 02 Academy, Brixton in front of over 2000 of fans. We talked to Gina about coming out, the land of opportunity, and her new sit-com: Bob Hearts Abishola. She released her DVD Laughing to America which was shot in front of a sold out audience in San Francisco. Found insideProfessional athletes such as Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder and the Dallas Mavericks' Jerry Stackhouse have adopted a whole new eating plan because of the book. 2018 Festival Special Events. Found insideFrom New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society. He loves Steeler football, stand-up comedy and his wife, Patty, and son, Will. APR 24, 2020. He has worked with comedians such as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Kevin Hart; he has hosted the official UK tour of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam Tour and appeared to huge success on the hit US series Last Comic Standing. Found insideA guy walks into a bar... With this guide, aspiring comics will learn to navigate the complex world of comedy writing. Discover how to tap into your natural sense of humor through real-life examples and hands-on skill-building exercises. She broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing, where she made it to the final ten, and then never went home! In a few short years, she has become one of the most sought after comics in the country, making numerous appearances on Television, radio and the big screen. Ellen DeGeneres took a long break from stand-up, but her return, … Live DVD from Last Comic Standing star, Gina Yashere. He made his acting debut in Noel Clarke’s romantic comedy The Knot. From the makers of 2018 hit Queens of Sheba comes this powerful new play by Ryan Calais Cameron, following the events over one typical night out that is turned upside down by racism and police brutality. 46 min. Found insideThe perspective of a black man in a concentration camp is unique and harrowing and this is a riveting, worthwhile read." --Toronto Star "The Book of Harlan is an incredible read. There are comedy clubs, and then there’s Gotham Comedy Club. The Loud House Movie. Comedian Gina Yashere was born and raised in London to Nigerian parents. An East Londoner of Ghanaian descent, Kojo is an actor, writer, radio host and a star of the urban comedy scene. She has recently shot her 3rd Stand Up Special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, in front of over 2000 of her fans. From comedian Quinta Brunson comes a deeply personal and funny collection of essays featuring anecdotes about trying to make it when you're broke, overcoming self-doubt and depression, and how she's used humor to navigate her career in ... Download of my 3rd Stand up Special shot in London at The iconic Brixton Academy. She has recently shot her 3rd Stand Up Special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, in front of over 2000 of her fans. Witty, razor-sharp observations abound in this stand-up performance from Gina Yashere. Yashere turned to comedy after working as a lift engineer, completed her first tour in 2000, and has toured successfully ever since. Shaquille O'Neal presents today's most hilarious stand-up comedians LIVE from Atlanta. Gina Yashere is one of the funniest people to emerge from Britain’s comedy scene.And yet – like a growing number of Black British performers – she had to move to the States to make it big. She is also know in the US for her regular, hilarious appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC), as Madame Yashere, The Surly Psychic. She has recently shot her 3rd Stand Up Special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, in front of over 2000 of her fans. A fantastic night of laughs from some of our finest comedy talent and headlined by one of Britain’s favourite stand-ups, Gina Yashere. You can pre-order the book from Amazon US, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Books a Million ,and many more! Gina's also currently working on Season 2 of her sitcom, Bob hearts Abishola, which she co-created with Chuck Lorre, of Big Bang Theory, and Two and a Half Men fame, currently airing Mondays at 8.30pm/7.30pm central on CBS. Gina is the proud owner of her 4th award for “Best Comedian” at the most recent Black Entertainment & Comedy Awards. Yashere turned to comedy after working as a lift engineer, completed her first tour in 2000, and has toured successfully ever since. He has appeared on MTV & MTV Base with The Fresh Prince of Hackney, The Young Gods of Comedy, Wild N Out, and two series of his own show, Kojo’s Comedy Funhouse. This hilarious memoir tells the story of how from growing up as a child of Nigerian immigrants in working class London, running from skinheads, and her overprotective Mom, Gina went on to become the first female engineer with the UK branch ... Gina became the only British comedian to ever appear on the iconic Def Comedy Jam, and is seen regularly The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Madame Yashere, The Surly Psychic, on The Nightly Show on Comedy Central and her own Stand Up Special on Showtime, Skinny B*tch. Before becoming a comedian, she worked as 7:00 pm. Gina Yashere: The first British comedian to appear on Def Comedy Jam, Yashere is perhaps best known as the British correspondent on “The … He already knows a lot of jokes, but thinks he has one big problem standing in his way: his stutter. At first, Billy thinks the best way to deal with this is to . . . never say a word. Gina’s bombastic delivery, infectious personality and cheeky observations have wowed audiences not just in the UK and the US but also in Japan, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Europe. Gina Yashere is a British comedian who has appeared on a variety of British and American TV shows, like Bob Hearts Abishola and Married Single Other. Gina Yashere, Actress: Bob Hearts Abishola. She is a four time winner of “Best Comedian” for the United Kingdom’s Black Entertainment & Comedy Awards. This series is only 30 minutes long, which is a bonus if you’re too tired for a longer show. UK comedy with a West African flavour headlined by one of Britain’s favourite stand-ups Gina Yashere. The Comedy Line Up featuring Tim Dillon (part one, episode eight) The Comedy Lineup featuring Sabrina Jalees (part one, episode six) “Laughing to America” by Gina Yashere. From 2011 - 2014, Kojo presented a nationwide Breakfast Show on Capital Xtra and now has his own Saturday morning show on the radio station. She has recently shot her 3rd Stand Up Special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, in front of over 2000 of her fans. In these deeply affecting stories, Jack Wang subverts expectations as he captures the hope, pain, and sacrifices of the millions who journey into the unknown to create better lives, and explores the shifting boundaries of morality, the ... 11/11/2021. *Venue Change! Aaron Berg is Shooting a Special. This is a collection of the most offensive, politically incorrect, and often disgusting (but hilarious) dirty jokes from today's hottest comics, actors, and entertainers--jokes comedians share only among themselves. Live DVD from Last Comic Standing star, Gina Yashere. 2017 TV-MA 2 Seasons Stand-Up Comedy. © 2021. Yashere broke onto the American comedy scene as one of 10 finalists on “Last Comic Standing” in 2007. Her 2013 Netflix stand-up special, Gina Yashere: Laughing to America, discusses the “apprentice guy” (y’know, the president) and humorously tells the audience how much of … Filmed last fall in Los Angeles, the second season spotlights Aparna Nancherla, Joe List, Rachel Feinstein, Gina Yashere, Brent Morin, and … Gina Yashere is an internationally acclaimed comedian who is currently starring in Chuck Lorre’s new series, BOB ABISHOLA, with Billy Gardell for CBS. Gina is also featured on Comedy Central's, The Daily Show, as their British Correspondent. Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Hire or book comedian Gina Yashere for your college, corporate event, club or fundraiser through Summit Comedy, Inc. Here she was the first and only British comic to perform on Def Comedy Jam. Funnyman Faizon Love takes on hosting duties for the latest installment of Shaquille O'Neal's 'All Star Comedy Jam'. Gina Yashere, who was born and raised in London to Nigerian parents, previously worked as an elevator engineer for Otis before venturing into comedy. Having most recently performed on The John Bishop Show (BBC One), Funmbi will shortly be appearing on The Blame Game (BBC One Northern Ireland) as well as being a regular guest on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Yashere had no experience of comedy, wasn’t even much of a fan, but at 24 she decided that it was what she was made for. Found inside – Page 1Women of all races have not only taken center stage in comedy, but in many cases, have dominated it. This book thoroughly explores the genre. Please collect your token from the box office in the British Library Conference Centre and redeem it from the bar between 18.00 and 18.45. In Riding the Elephant, Craig regales readers with new essays, rendered in the voice fans have come to love. Aaron Berg is Shooting a Special. Found insideThere’s No Bones in Ice Cream, by Sylvain Sylvain, is the inside story of glam heroes the New York Dolls – outrageous, defiant, sleaze kings, transgender posers, drug casualties and victims, not just of their own excess but of an ... It's part stand-up routine but also a sober commentary for up and comers on the structural racism and sexism of the world in general and in particular as developed here, in the entertainment world--esp. She has also performed numerous times at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and Toronto, and at HBO and TBS’s The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. Why not take a few moments to tell us what you think of our website? Gina has performed numerous times at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in … Gina Yashere is a talented new “resident” in the comedy medical center. As this unique book demonstrates, understanding how humour really works can provide endless entertainment. Gina has performed numerous times at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and Toronto. While not an outright stand-up special, Netflix’s original series spotlighting up-and-coming comedians features a potential star-making turn for British comedian Gina Yashere. This dynamic young comedienne hailing from London via Nigeria has taken the comedy world by storm since her debut. Call 800-947-0651 for info. His birthday is August 20. Gina Yashere, Rachel Feinstein, Kyle Kinane, Aparna Nancherla, Joe List, and Brent Morin will all be able to credit themselves with having a Netflix special… Found insideThis book is the evidence that anyone can be a world leader. Gina Yashere's Cack-Handed: A Memoir is a mostly-hilarious and stealthily serious read. She recently shot her third stand-up special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, for an audience of over 2000 fans. In this irreverent wedding guide, the star of Netflix’s “The Wedding Coach” and comedian Jamie Lee offers practical advice and hilarious insights on how to stay sane while planning your "big day. The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr: sketches and original artwork, Sean's Red Bike by Petronella Breinburg, illustrated by Errol Lloyd, Get 3 for 2 on all British Library Fiction, Comedy Special: Gina Yashere plus Funmbi Omotayo and Kojo, Why you need to protect your intellectual property, Galleries, Reading Rooms, shop and catering opening times vary. Found insideBruce Dessau is the only person who could write this book. From Russell Brand slashing his chest onstage to Jo Brand trashing a friend's car on the motorway, he has heard it all. Bruce Dessau knows where the bodies are buried. She has recently shot her 3rd stand up special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, in front of over 2000 of her fans. Her other specials include Skinny Bitch from 2008 and her appearance on The Stand-ups. Her third special, Ticking Boxes, was available on NBC’s Seeso. Gina has performed numerous times at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in … Live DVD from Last Comic Standing star, Gina Yashere.Live DVD from Last Comic Standing star, Gina Yashere.Live DVD from Last Comic Standing star, Gina Yashere. Gina Yashere – December 5th at 8 PM The second show for the Student Union Stand Up Series is here! Choose Yes please to open the survey in a new browser window or tab, and then complete it when you are ready. Found insideIn this book, she tells the uproariously funny story of how she overcame the trap of self-improvement and instead learned to embrace who she was. As Love writes, "There's a saying a lot of people live by: 'Fake it till you make it. In 2002 she was voted best female act at the Black Comedy Awards and nominated best female stand up at the Chortle awards. “For Black comics in … Staceyann Chin has appeared on television and radio discussing issues of race and sexuality, but it is her extraordinary voice that launched her career as a performer, poet, and activist—here, she shares her unforgettable story of triumph ... (ITV2). The line-up includes Red Grant, Finesse Mitchell, Gina Yashere, Robert Powell, and 2012 Miller Lite stand-up champion Lavar Walker. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Wisconsin’s largest comedy event Aug. 1-5, 2018 will feature 40 national and regional comedy acts including stand up, improvisation and sketch comedy live on stage.The annual MCF is celebrating Thirteen Cluckin’ Years and will present thirteen different shows plus special events and at multiple venues in … Not sure if Gine Yashere: Laughing to America is this same program re-named. With a comedy career now spanning over 20 years, Gina Yashere took her right of passage as Hosted by The Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead with special guests Jackie Kashian and Gina Yashere! Per Netflix’s press release: Anchoring the Netflix is a Joke Fest is the May 3rd closing night inaugural edition of The Hall, a first-of-its … The Standups. Prior to becoming a comedian, she worked as an elevator engineer for Otis. This event was incorrectly listed in our What’s On guide as taking place on 15 January 2016. She appeared in series 2 of The Standups on Netflix in 2018. $7.00. We’re having lunch at Vibe in Tuol Tom Poung, a Melbourne-style vegan restaurant that lists ingredients like activated almonds and quinoa porridge on the menu, and she’s just finished a 10-day fast in Thailand, where she survived on juice, coconut water, and coffee and garlic enemas. Yashere has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as the British Correspondent, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in a regular sketch comedy series in which she gave fake psychic readings on the street, and Def Comedy Jam as the first and only British comic to perform on the show. Found insideWelcome to Hell World is an unexpurgated selection of Luke O’Neil’s finest rants, near-poetic rhapsodies, and investigatory journalism. From 2005 Kojo presented CBBC show The Mighty Truck of Stuff  alongside Reggie Yates. but when you do,m she is very very funny. She also became the newest British Correspondent for The Daily Show! The content on this website is owned by us and our licensors. Gina Yashere is no stranger to Boston comedy crowds. Gina Yashere’s new memoir, Cack-Handed, functions the same way, but ends with Yashere, already a giant stand-up in the U.K., getting Last … Gina broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing (NBC), where she made it to the final 10. Gina hails from London via Nigerian parents and shoots from the hip. What you don’t know is that Gina Yashere’s sellout live appearances are legendary. But at the same time, she kind of is, in a way. On December 5th, Gina Yashere from the hit Netflix show, The Standups, will be at UConn with special pre-show guest Jonathan XIV at 8pm. 2021 Emmys: Presenters, Winners, and More. Gina has performed numerous times at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in … She is joined by the fantastic Funmbi Omotayo, with his laid back, but razor sharp lines on life in London and Nigeria and star MC on the night is Kojo, ‘the Fresh Prince of Hackney’. British comic Gina Yashere takes the stage in San Francisco, where she shares her thoughts on everything from toilet ninjas to her troublesome name. British-Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere is telling it like it is. Starring: Rachel Feinstein, Kyle Kinane, Joe List. She speaks above at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Comedian Gina Yashere makes voice heard through bold stage presence. June 4 // 7:30 PM Join us for an evening of political comedy led by ferocious female voices: Judy Gold, Gina Yashere, and Maria Shehata. In this episode of James Acaster’s Stay Home Special, James played iPod on Shuffle with Joel Domett, Ken Collard, Fin Taylor, David Trent, James Redmond, Mike Wozniak. Not only does Yashere star in the series, but she is one of the co-creators, as well as a writer and producer on the series. But, I did! On Netflix, she can be seen in season two of the comedy showcase The Standups and in her own special, Gina Yashere: Laughing to America. Gina became the only British comedian to ever appear on the iconic Def Comedy Jam, and is seen regularly The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Madame Yashere, The Surly Psychic, on The Nightly Show on Comedy Central  and her own Stand Up Special on Showtime, Skinny B*tch. Found inside – Page iThe headline standup comic and frequent talk-show guest traces his youth as a gay Jewish boy with ADD and dyslexia in 1970s Philadelphia, describing his early achievements as an opening act for comedic stars, his struggles to accept his ... #NASTYWOMEN – A Night of Female Resistance Presented by Educational Alliance, The 14th Street Y In partnership with Jewish Plays Project. ComedyJuice. A number of beloved JFL regulars join forces for this taped event, including Maz Jobrani, Gina Yashere, Alonzo Bodden (who might as well be the Montreal JFL mascot), Sabrina Jalees, and more. The ticket price includes a free bottled beer, glass of wine or soft drink. Found insideThe USA Today bestseller This is a stunning and memorable page-turner of love, loss and resilience for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz Don’t miss The Red Cross Orphans, the brand new historical novel from Glynis Peters coming in ... Hire or book comedian Gina Yashere for your college, corporate event, club or fundraiser through Summit Comedy, Inc. Found insideWe want to share this joy: a testament to the culture of Jamaica, the fun, fantastic FLAVAs, and the stories behind the food, straight from the people of Jamaica. So, get your ingredients, turn on a likkle music, and let's get cooking! When LaLa initially came on the scene, you couldn’t go a day without seeing a viral … She went on to become a hugely popular live performer and appear on TV shows such as Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week. Gina's also currently working on Season 2 of her sitcom, Bob hearts Abishola, which she co-created with Chuck Lorre, of Big Bang Theory, and Two and a Half Men fame, currently airing Mondays at 8.30pm/7.30pm central on CBS. As well as executive producing & writing on the project, Gina is also a series regular playing Abishola's best friend, Kemi. In the Bob writers' room these days, she considers herself the show's "cultural attaché," charged with keeping things real for the immigrant characters. She has recently shot her 3rd Stand Up Special, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, which was filmed at the iconic 02 Academy, London, in front of over 2000 of her fans. . Subscribe to our free email newsletter and keep up to date with exhibitions and events plus exclusive offers, All text is © British Library and is available under Creative Commons Attribution Licence except where otherwise stated. Episode 1 - Lembit Opik, Gina Yashere, Rob Deering, Angela Barnes, Marek Larwood, Luke Wright, and Jeremy Swift. Radio appearances include her own BBC Radio London show and the critically acclaimed radio sketch show The Powder Room (BBC Radio UK). Gina Yashere! Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable. Her unique take on being both a cultural insider and outsider never fails to raise the roof. Talking about her own mother’s tendency for overprotection and her misunderstandings of Halloween bring big belly laughs. Her TV appearances have included her own 1 hour Comedy Special ‘Skinny B*tch ‘(SHOWTIME), Are We There Yet (TBS), Stand Up in Stilettos (TV Guide), The Jay Leno Show (NBC), The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (NBC), Last Comic Standing (NBC), Chelsea Lately (E! Comedy's freshest voices take the stage in LA for half-hour specials packed with sly jokes, hilarious anecdotes and awkward confessions. Do not copy any content (including images) without our consent. Gina Yashere, who was born and raised in London to Nigerian parents, previously worked as an elevator engineer for Otis before venturing into comedy. Stand-up Comedienne Gina Yashere made her comedy debut at the tender age of 20, at the Edinburgh Festival and has never looked back since. She is a four time winner of “Best Comedian” for the United Kingdom’s Black Entertainment & Comedy Awards. Andy Erikson, Karen Kilgariff, Mike McCrae, Beth Stelling, Michelle Wolf, and Gina Yashere are all set to headline the 2016 Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, IN from Jun. Aaron Berg is Shooting a Special. The Standups – Gina Yashere. DIRECTOR. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help book—it’s a Get Yours book! Lady Parts Justice League’s Vagical Mystery Tour 2018. Drinks may not be taken into the auditorium. Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam: Live From Atlanta. Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch: Directed by Paul M. Green. With Gina Yashere. Found insideFrom New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz comes an electrifying, original story in his “nerve-shredding” internationally #1 bestsellling Orphan X series. A really special guest this week as The Bugle podfather himself Andy Zaltzman joins Tiff Stevenson to talk through his tiny revolutions. From bits about her mom and men, to colonic irrigation and luggage this … Gina Yashere. Black British culture special Comedy. His next special, Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs, premiered on Showtime in 2013. Interview. In this week’s episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome stand-up comedian and author Gina Yashere.. Standup comedian Gina Yashere recently released her memoir “Cack-Handed”, which chronicles the story of growing up as a child of Nigerian immigrants in working-class London to becoming the first female engineer with the UK branch of Otis, the largest … Following an early career as a elevator engineer, Yashere made her comedy debut at the Edinburgh Festival in 1996. Gina Yashere obsesses over the contents of a crowd member's pants, Joel Kim Booster knows exactly what not to say as a pilates teacher, and Dave Hill tries a unique style of crowd work. She is also an in demand voice artist, her most recent role was Gravelle in Aardman’s Early Man. The book delivers invaluable insights into the creative process and tricks for navigating a difficult workplace. It's part memoir, part how-to, and part survival story. * This show has moved to a bigger venue and is now at The Cooperage, 822 S Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 The Milwaukee Comedy Festival is proud to present. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An inspiring story that manages to be painful, honest, shocking, bawdy and hilarious.” —The New York Times Book Review From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish, comes ... What you don’t know is that Gina Yashere’s sellout live appearances are legendary. Here she was the first and only British comic to perform on Def Comedy Jam. Some badges are on sale and you might consider getting in on that here. In April 2010 Yashere's one-hour comedy special, Skinny B*tch, premiered on Showtime, a … Get Tickets. Kin is a mesmerizing memoir of survival that seeks to understand and make peace with the people and places that were survived. Found insideSo here it is. This book is an experiment—sort of like a family. That’s a pretty swell if you ask us. Plus a comedic play by I and J. In 2011 his comedy special, Billy Gardell: Halftime, premiered on Comedy Central. Her TV appearances have included her comedy special. In 2002 she was voted best female act at the Black Comedy Awards and nominated best female stand up at the Chortle awards. He will also be embarking on a miniature tour during Spring 2016, following the success of his sold-out Edinburgh show Funmbi Omotayo: Legal Immigrant. The show follows Funmbi‘s childhood travels, from London to Lagos and back again, highlighting the hilarious stories that have come from him feeling like a fish out of water. Gina has performed numerous times at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in … Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes Download. Structured as a list of fifty crucial 'Things', and fresh from a lock-down spent interviewing hundreds of NHS workers for the Wellcome Collection permanent archive, this is Mark Thomas at his provocative, passionate best. This volume of essays, axioms, original illustrations, and photos provides Seales’s trademark “self-help from the hip” style of commentary, fueled by ideology formed from her own victories, struggles, research, mistakes, risks, and ... nylaughs announces “laughter in lockdown” a comedy fundraiser with comedians and performers including wanda sykes, judd apatow, ray romano, roy wood jr., carl reiner, craig robinson, dave attell, gary gulman, gina yashere, ian edwards, jeff ross, jim norton, jon fisch, keith robinson, marina franklin, moody mccarthy, pete holmes, robert kelly, ronny chieng, ted … Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch 2008 | TV-MA | 58m | Stand-Up Comedy Standup comedian and "Daily Show" correspondent Gina Yashere delivers a sharp set of wry observations on the environment, money and more. What you don’t know is that Gina Yashere’s sellout live appearances are legendary. She produced and starred in the comedy specials Gina Yashere: Laughing to America and Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes, and performed on season two of the Netflix comedy showcase The Standups. In 2017 Yashere became the British correspondent for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. See production, box office & company info. Found insideA very funny, very honest look at parenting life, from IVF awfulness to crying over the pages of sleep training manuals. This is a book for any parent who feels they don't fit the mould of a traditional family. 'Damned funny. In April 2010, Yashere's one-hour comedy special, Skinny B*tch, premiered on … She went on to be named one of the top 10 rising talents in The Hollywood Reporter. Gina was born & raised in London UK, of Nigerian parents, and previously worked as an elevator engineer for Otis. As well as co-writing the show she stars in a supporting role - playing Folake Olowofoyeku's character - Abishola's best friend, Kemi. Found inside – Page 160... the 'star vehicle' in the shape of a comedy special, sketch show or sitcom. ... after over a decade in British stand-up, Gina Yashere had to relocate to ... ), Live at Gotham (Comedy Central), Def Comedy Jam (HBO), Comics Unleashed (ABC), Live At The Apollo (BBC), … R. Comedy. LaLa Milan. A post shared by Gina Yashere (@ginayashere) Despite her success in the British comedy industry, Yashere encountered a lot of racism. She is also know in the US for her regular, hilarious appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC), as Madame Yashere, The Surly Psychic. After you tune in, check out our interviews with Gina Yashere and Alonzo Bodden to learn more about their backstories and how they came to comedy. With his trademark charm and charismatic style, Funmbi has seen himself a brilliant 2015. All good? Ok, welcome to the party. 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