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Pizza Ha Ha - John Crist
Fresh off his debut television appearance on Live at Gotham and the release of his debut comedy special I Got Questions, award-winning stand-up comedian John Crist continues to gain momentum as one of Americas young rising stars of comedy. Crists style of edgy but clean comedy keeps him on the road for a whirlwind schedule of over 250 live shows per year. A regional finalist in Comedy Centrals Up Next Competition and over 10 million Buzzfeed views, Crist just returned from a USO Comedy Tour for the Troops in Kuwaitall while headlining top comedy clubs across the country and sharing the stage with the likes of Dave Chappelle, Seth Meyers, Tim Hawkins,Chris DElia, and Anjelah Johnson.
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From joking about texting and driving and the ills of social media, telling people their children arent winners, or breaking out into choreographed dances in Hobby Lobby, Crist performs from a point of view thats distinctly his own.
When asked how he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, Shoot, I grew up in the south. My dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!
But how did this homeschooler with a journalism degree get his start in comedy?
I started off as the announcement guy at my church after college. Of course, it became more about telling jokes than communicating actual information. Most of the time the pastor had to come out and apologize for me, Crist admits with a laugh. After that it just snowballed. My first open mic night was in 2009. I got off stage and I thought it was the best thing that ever happened to me in my entire life. I knew I had to do it again immediately.
It wasnt long before Crist emerged onto the national comedy scene after an appearance on Louie Andersons Las Vegas comedy show Larger Than Life. Anderson, who has been named one of Comedy Centrals Top 100 Comedians of All Time, remarked, Its only a matter of time until John Crist is a household name. He is so likable and his stand-up is top notch. Crist has since become a regular in Las Vegas, returning at least four times a year.
Following his performance on Larger Than Life, Crist gained momentum by winning The Denver Improvs Got Laughs Competition, The Loonees Comedy Competition, and also by appearing in the finals of the Comedy Works New Faces Contest.
In addition to his club performances, Crists youthful humor, quick wit, and unquestionable likeability (albeit occasional weirdness) have made him a crowd favorite in a diversity of locales- from churches, to universities and festivals, to corporate Fortune 500 events for Microsoft, GE, American Family Insurance, HP Computers, and Lexus. His comedy has been featured on RelevantMagazine.com and he was even named as one of the Top Five Comics to Watch by ChurchLeaders.com. and no stranger to radio and podcasting, Crist has been heard on The Bob and Tom Show, The Nerdist Network and The Adam Carolla Showhe was even once a voice actor on the popular childrens radio show Adventures in Odyssey.
Its a mixed bag, but whether its churches, comedy clubs, Christian or non-Christian events, I just like to make people laugh, Crist explains. Regardless, its all the same show.
In addition to his stand-up, Crist has also found success virally, hitting over 4 million views on Facebook/YouTube. You can find some of his favorite videos here.
Crist has recently teamed up with comedian and internet sensation Tim Hawkins. I bring John on tour with me but he aint no opener. John Crist is the real deal, quips Hawkins. Crist can also be found featured on Tim Hawkinss 2014 DVD project entitled Thats the Worst.
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LocationMineo's Pizza (View)
330 Mayfield Dr A-11, Franklin, TN 37076
Franklin, TN 37067
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
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