United States of Comedy showcases emerging, diverse voices in comedy from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Austin, providing a rare, intimate glimpse into their backstories alongside a mix of standup.
Their jokes strike a chord with audiences from all walks of life, but here you get to know their personal stories, giving a finer appreciation of how they’ve honed their craft.
Atlanta comic Ian Aber, self-described as “America’s Gay Christian Sweetheart,” takes the stage at the famous Laughing Skull Lounge in Atlanta, with jokes about growing up queer in the South.
He courageously examines his upbringing through storytelling which has helped to pave the way for other gay comics in Atlanta.
He is the host and co-producer of several long running comedy shows in Atlanta including, Date Night, Urban Tree Comedy and Back Story as well as speciality shows like sweetbabycheeses : Grilled Cheese and Comedy, Surrogates Interactive Comedy and Queer History Live. Ian also hosts the new “Str8 Ppl : A Minor Look At The Majority” podcast, half hour interviews with Queer and Straight people about straight culture and society.
