COMEDIANS / SPEAKERS
AKINTUNDE
Akintunde is a Dove Award Winning 23 Year Comedy Veteran with scores of television appearances. He is, also, a sought after screen and television writer with over 350 original television episodes of writing credits. He has appeared on BET, TBS, The Word Network, and TBN; at The Stellars Awards, Dove Awards and Trumpet Awards; at Creflo and Taffi Dollar's "Change Experience" Tour ; T.D. Jakes' MegaFest and Woman Thou Art Loosed Conferences, and scores of Marriage Ministry events. Additionally, as a regular Keynote, he often speaks on the power of Media and Entertainment in Culture and with our Youth.
ALTON WALKER
Alton is pure clean comedy at its best. His comedic delivery is proving to tickle everyone’s funny bone and he’s received notable nods such as: Winner of the Christian Comedy Association Showcase, the 2015 National Living On Laughter Gospel Comedy Association contest winner and The Search for The One Comedy Competition Finalist. He has performed in churches, comedy clubs, high school, colleges, & corporate events. Sharing the stage with comedy greats such as George Wallace, Paul Mooney, John Witherspoon, J Anthony Brown and many more. As a former College Admissions Counselor, Alton also conducts workshops & seminars for high schools and colleges.
ALLISON MOORE
Allison is reviving comedy with her relatable, witty and refreshing stand-up. She is a wife and mother of 3 from Hampton Virginia. Allison was the 1st runner up in Akitunde's National comedy contest 'Search for the One' and she a grand prize winner of the national chain comedy club 'The Funny Bone'. Allison currently performs with Comedienne's Trina Jeffrie aka: Sister Cantaloupe, Sylvia aka Small-Fry and Chinnitta Morris aka Chocolate on their new tour: The Kleans of Komedy! As one of the up and coming female comedians today, Allison also opens for the legendary comedian and actor: SINBAD.
HORACE H.B. SANDERS
Horace is a Detroit native and received his comedic break while studying at the University of Michigan and performing in a variety of venues. Horace has been blessed with the opportunity to travel across North America, the Caribbean and has entertained U.S. Troops in Japan. He’s honored to be the reigning “CBS Star Search Comedy Champion” (2004). Horace has been featured on CTN Live, The Comcast Comedy Hour, BET Comic View, Comedy Central and The Word Network. He formerly co-host in Detroit on “Your Voice” with Angelo Henderson on WCHB-AM: News Talk 1200; co-starred on ABC “Detroit 1-8-7”; and appeared on “Thou Shalt Laugh” Vol. 3 DVD. His style is improvisational and 'crowd friendly’ and no two shows are ever the same.
JOEL BYARS
A Georgia native, Joel Byars, has an appetite for comedy that is fueled by the quandaries of everyday life. He has years of experience performing in other prominent cities such as New York, Chicago and L.A., but Atlanta is his home. Joel’s casual delivery provides a soothing environment fans have described as ‘an emotional roller coaster of laughter and insight. Joel’s unique style and point of view have been developed over years of sharing the stage with veteran comedians like: Ron White, Brian Regan, Kathleen Madigan, Donnell Rawlings, and Margaret Cho. When not touring around the country, Mr. Byars can be found hosting Decatur’s longest running comedy show, Funny Monkey at Java Monkey, every Wednesday. His hosting skills can also be heard on his critically acclaimed Hot Breath! Podcast.
RICHARD & SHERI BRIGHT
The Brights are branded as the top up and coming Humorous Marriage Entertainers! Richard and Sheri, being a blended family, are extremely transparent about their own real-life marriage and they fearlessly share the ups and downs of marital bliss. Their love for Christ has given the Brights a passion for strengthening marriages and helping couples see the vision for their own marriage. They are an inspiration to many and delight in showing couples how to celebrate their differences and put the joy and fun back in their relationships! The Brights, who reside in Houston, are a vital part of Lakewood Church ’s Marriage Ministry and under their pastor Joel Osteen, are lead teachers for the Marriage ROCKS! class. The Brights are certified 'Marriage on the Rock' trainers (personally taught under Christian marriage expert, Jimmy Evans) and have completed Light University’s counselor/mentor program. This hilarious duo teach, preach and perform at churches across the U.S.
MIKE GOODWIN
Mike has dedicated his gift to bringing clean comedy back to families, communities and the workplace. Mike’s engaging and humorous discussions about everyday life will have you screaming in your seat and laughing about his wit long after his performance. Mike’s comedy has received rave reviews at showcases for the Official Christian Comedy Association (OCCA) and the Christian Comedy Association (CFA). He has been featured on the Black Family Channel’s “God Ain’t No Joke” and on comedy DVDs “The Heavy Hitters of Christian Comedy”. Look for Mike on BET’s Gospel Comic View debut series “A Time to Laugh”. Mike’s show is family friendly and indeed seriously funny. He is guaranteed to make your event enjoyable and unforgettable.
CORIE JOHNSON
Corie is a comedian from Columbia, SC. He began doing comedy in 2003 and has been featured on various networks as CNN, BET, THE WORD NETWORK, and HLN. Corie has been on various comedy tours including the Rebirth of Comedy Tour and has been a past winner in the LOL Showcase and Search for the One. He also serves as Youth Minister at Greater Faith Christian Center in Columbia, SC.