As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Kyrie Da Comic. The Chicago, IL native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and explains how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Kyrie Da Comic
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @KyrieDaComic
Years in Comedy: 9
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: I was on COPS lol j/k. Divorce Court.
Comedic Influences: Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, Martin, Bernie Mac, Paul Mooney, Eddie Murphy, Robert Townsend, & The Wayans
Favorite Comedy Album: Richard Pryor “Live on the Sunset Strip”
Favorite Comedy Special: Katt Williams “Pimp Chronicles”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Friday Trilogy
Favorite Comedy TV Show: The Chappelle Show/In Living Color
Favorite Comedic Character: Peter Griffin
Favorite City to Perform In: Chicago
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Societal Norms
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Drunk ones
Favorite Comedy Club: Jokes and Notes
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I’ve been a class clown that grew up on 90s stand up. This was destiny.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
How sweaty I was. Drenched!!! The lights were hotter (Laughs).
How would you describe your comedic style:
A warm hug with a punch to the gut.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I live laugh and joke on the shortcomings and traumas along the way.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
One of the best in the world. You make it here, you can make it any where.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Success in the eye of the beholder. Some people want awards, while some just wanna buy they mom a house.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Ty Riggs. He the truth.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Performing with heavy hitters like Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Pretti, Nick Kroll and so many others in LA helped hone my skills.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Failure is temporary but the glory is forever.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
People treat you like a crackhead until they see you live kill a room…then you a superhero (Laughs)
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Its like building a sand castle but you in the sand and its raining but the sand is also quick sand.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Praising Talent versus followers and views. Popularity is ranked higher than skill…that sucks.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Go up there and have fun!!!
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“UnRep’d Hype”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I blacked out when Seth Rogan told me I’m funny. So embarrassing.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
A Drug Dealer’s Baby Mama Birthday/House Party. He worked from home.
A Kyrie Da Comic Fun Fact:
I’m a genuine nerd. Lover of all superheros, sci-fi, tech, science things.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
History books, God willing.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
You gotta want this bad enough to be hungry but never so thirsty that you drink from any cup.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
People gone be bombing via Occulus lmao. Will Hecklers be considered cyber bullies?
If you could write an episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be:
Boondocks and its titled “Diddy: Did He Do it?”
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
The Laugh Factory. I wanna overdo the lineup. All Chicago. Lil Rel, DeRay Davis, & Hannibal Buress
What’s next for you:
I’m releasing a podcast called Beyond Bars with fellow Comedian and Prison Yoga president, Kathryn Gongaware. Dropping this month!!! Tune In!
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Life is shorter than a TikTok. Live in the moment. Some moments last forever.
Follow Kyrie Da Comic’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: Kyrie Da Comic
Youtube: Kyrie Da Comic
Personal Website: Kyrie Da Comic
