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Sonya D

Born and raised in Chicago, IL Sonya began her journey to comedy in mid April 1994. One day while driving her Post Office truck, Sonya received a phone call from her best friend, stating that there was a comedy competition going on at the Cotton Club, located downtown Chicago. Her friend told her she should get in it and Sonya replied, Are you crazy! What for?

Her friend then dared her to get on stage and shed give her $50.00. Now this is the cheapest person in the world. 'If I was kidnapped and the kidnappers only wanted a .50 cents ransom, my best friend WOULD NOT pay it. Thats how cheap she is! This is how she knew it was a sign from God!

Sonya signed the list and was # 117th to go on stage. Sonyas turn came and she got on stage, performed for 6 minutes and received a standing ovation. Sonya began to go to open mic. to work on her craft.

One Wednesday while performing at an open mic @ All Jokes Aside, not knowing who was in the crowd, Sonya was being witness by Russell Simmons himself. Less than one year and 6 months in the comedy game, Sonya was flown to New York to appear on her 1st season of The Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam.

Moreover, it has been up-hill from there. A few rocky moments, but all were to make me stronger.

STAGE PERFORMANCES

Sonya has graced the stage with performers such as...Mike Epps, Carlos Mencia, Bernie Mac, Adele Givens, Chris Tucker, Monique, Martin Lawrence, Larry the Cable Guy, Kevin Hart, Arnez Jay, Dave Chappell, Ced The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Jamie Foxx, Bruce Bruce, Lavell Crawford, Ricky Smiley, Kat Williams, Jay Anthony Brown, Rosie ODonnell, Many more....

She's opened concerts for Artists such as... Kanya West, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson, Jon 'B', Anita Baker, the O'Jays, Jill Scott, Monica, Mary J Blidge... many, many more.