One of the funniest comics currently commanding the stage
today, Arnez J. continues to evolve his unique style of comedic skills to new
generations. Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians, Arnez J's
charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. With the physicality of Jim
Carrey, his brand of comedy has dubbed him "the black Jerry Lewis."
On his own at age 14, Arnez lied about his age to get a job
at a gas station to work his way through school. Arnez wanted to be a
professional baseball player. A Philadelphia Phillies Farm League pursued him,
but that fell through. It was later while working as a flight attendant that
Arnez discovered his comedic talent. He realized that he had the ability to
keep the passengers and crew laughing and upon encouragement from friends, he
made his first attempt at stand-up comedy. After that first night on stage, he
knew what he wanted to do. He left his job with the airlines and made the
decision to devote all of his time to a career in comedy.
The Harlem Globetrotters recruited Arnez after their scouts
saw his very physical comedy routine and his local celebrity basketball game.
However, Arnez suffered a minor knee injury that forced him to put his
basketball career on hold. An Atlanta native, Arnez began working the comedy
circuit in Georgia and quickly became one of "Hotlanta's" funniest
newcomers. A finalist in the 1992 "Bay Area Black Comedy
Competition," Arnez was immediately noticed by the entertainment industry
and was asked to make his first television appearance on Showtime's
"Comedy Club Network." Numerous television appearances soon followed
including recent appearances on "The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show,"
"Louie Anderson's Comedy Showcase," Comedy Central's "Make Me
Laugh," NBC's "Friday Night Videos," Russell Simmons' "Def
Comedy Jam," his own BET "Comic View Grandstand Hour Special"
and many others.
In keeping with his plan, Arnez keeps up a dizzying pace
performing for sold out crowds in clubs, colleges and concert halls across the
country. And most recently, he has accomplished something no other comic yet
has done. Arnez has been asked by The Artist Formerly Known as Prince to
perform as his opening act.
Arnez J will be here April 25 through 27 at the Stardome.
Buy Tickets Online Here!
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