In the long run, being considered a bully at a young age can have a positive impact on your adult life. During his latest Don’t Tell Comedy performance, Los Angeles, California comedian Shapel Lacey discusses what it’s like to grow up as an adopted bully and become a competitive cheerleader.
Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles-based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning competitive cheerleader, Shapel found ways to express himself and own his individuality at an early age. Shapel was cheerleading competitively for University of Louisville when someone dared him to take the stage as a comedian and he never looked back, dropping out shortly thereafter to pursue a career in stand up full-time.
His unique life experiences such as being adopted by a Caucasian family at age 15, his punk rock mentality, and his stage presence make for a truly original voice in the comedy community. Diligence and the desire to grow led Shapel from the Phoenix open mic circuit onto main stages, where he regularly performed for comedians such as Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, and Brendan Schaub, and is now headlining clubs across the country. Shapel was selected to be a “New Face” at the 2019 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.
Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 45+ cities across the US in unique locations for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience! The location is kept a secret until the day of the show and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage. The Speakeasy Series is Don’t Tell Comedy’s 5th independent YouTube series that features short sets from the best of the next generation of stand-up comedians.
