Set to be featured on the largest streaming service’s hottest new comedy series; along with constantly delivering stellar live performances across the West Coast, this is one comedian whose quickly on the verge of superstardom. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Bilal Young. The Cleveland, OH native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and explains how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Bilal Young
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Instagram/Twitter/Tik-Tok: @bilalyoungofficial
Years in Comedy: 9
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: Netflix “Running Point” & Steve Harvey Show
Comedic Influences: Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, & Jim Carrey
Favorite Comedy Album: Kevin Hart “Seriously Funny”
Favorite Comedy Special: Jamie Foxx “I Might Need Security”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Walk Hard
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Martin
Favorite Comedic Character: Will Ferrell
Favorite City to Perform In: Any City
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Any and Everything
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Intimate
Favorite Comedy Club: I don’t have a favorite comedy club
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
While in college I hosted our school’s talent show.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
The lights, the laughs, how I commanded the stage.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Versatile, on-the-spot, self-deprecating, & relatable
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I don’t write, I make bullet points. Each bullet point has a story to it.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
It’s comedy which means it’s all WHO you know.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Success in comedy is having your name and being able to sell tickets consistently.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
None
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Producing comedy shows.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
You can’t escape the adversity in comedy, it’s part of the process.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
Most people are very shocked because I’m quite off-stage.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Being able to make a living, produce comedy, and eventually have my own production company.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
The process of being seen by the right people.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
“You’re ready, you just need to be seen.”- Boogie B (RIP)
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Growing Up Young”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I don’t kiss and tell.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
No place is weird for a show to me.
A Bilal Young Fun Fact:
I know how to dance.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
To become the best across the board.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Don’t chase the laughs. Find your voice. Once you find your voice the laughs will come.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
It’s going to be interesting (Laughs)
If you could write an episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be:
Martin. This episode would be about Tommy finally revealing what he does for work which is a podcaster who gives advice on relationships.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
Katt Williams, Bernie Mac, Robin Harris, along with myself hosting at The Hollywood Improv.
What’s next for you:
Netflix TV Show “Running Point” is set to release on February 27th along with live performances and producing comedy shows.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because life is LITERALLY a joke.
Follow Bilal Young’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter: Bilal Young
Youtube: Bilal Young
