About
KAREN WILLIAMS
COMIC * ACTOR * WRITER * LECTURER * EDUCATOR

Like any modern day comic, I attribute my stream-of-consciousness style to Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, and George Carlin. At home, I heard Slappy White, Moms Mabley, Bill Cosby. Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, Lily Tomlin, Goldie Hawn, and Whoopi Goldberg were all comedic actors and while I love their work, I really wanted to do stand-up. I know my life had value and I wanted to hear more about my life...along the lines of Roseanne, who was such a powerful voice when she first hit the comedy scene. My favorites today: Chris Tucker, Lewis Black, Wanda Sykes, Kate Clinton, Jessica Kirson, and lots of female comics that I have the luxury of working with.
What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 90 minutes
Curve Magazine calls Karen Williams "...a laugh riot!" The Sydney Morning Herald proclaims that Karen Williams is "ferociously funny, with perfect pace, timing and structure."
Karen Williams is the hottest comedy star on the horizon -- with an awesome personality, stunning good looks, and a sterling reputation for delivering laughs each and every time!
Whoopi Goldberg says Karen is one of the funniest comics she knows and invited her to audition for her television show! Another colleague says of Karen, "I wouldn't miss her act for anything. She brings insightful laughter. Humor is very important, to laugh at ourselves and other things. It's very healing."
Karen is a comic craftmaster and an inspirational speaker. Armed with her "healing with humor" philosophy, Karen is a modern-day alchemist, whose audiences revel in her cathartic laughter, and whose peers consider her a comic's comic!
As founder of HaHA Institute (www.hahainstitute.com), Karen attracts clients from the public and private sectors, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, health agencies, pride events, and youth groups.
Karen Williams graduated summa cum laude from Cleveland State University with a personally-designed major in "Humor and Healing." Earning a Master of Education degree from CSU's Adult Learning & Development program, Karen Williams, M.Ed, taught Stand-Up Comedy in the Dramatic Arts department of Cleveland State University.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Boom stand
Cordless microphone
Microphone with ample cord
Monitor
Small table for water
Additional Notes:
For the comedy performance, please provide a high-backed stool, a microphone in a boom stand or a cordless mike and a small side table. The microphone height should be set for 5 feet 9 inches. A glass of room temperature spring water should be set upon the side table. Kindly provide a green salad with hummus and pita bread, granola bars, fruit (berries), and tonic water in the green room. If appropriate, provide stage curtain colors for wardrobe consideration of the performer. Lighting should include warm blue and red gels, no yellow please. Sound check may be performed by technical personnel.

Available for Your

Awards Night, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Casting Call, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Festival, Fund Raiser, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Private Party, Retreat, Seminar, Wedding Reception, Workshop

TO BOOK COMIC / EMCEE / PRESENTER KAREN WILLIAMS, CALL 216-313-0333 TODAY!
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