Urban Grandstand Digital Issue 6 | Page 11

Catching Up with

An Urban Grandstand Exclusive

Comedienne Luenell has literally become a household name in comedy in just a few short years. Of course, she not new to comedy. Getting her start more than 20 years ago, she's been working hard, appearing in a number of films, television shows, and comedy specials throughout the years. It wasn't until appearing in Katt Williams' American Hustle that many began to take notice.

Luenell offers a brand of comedy that is unmatched with any other comic. She has become one with her audience, and they love her for her brute honesty. If you've seen Ny of her performances, it's clear that she's always top notch and gives a stellar performance.

Luenell's is here in Cleveland this week, and it's turned out to be a big gift to the fans, bigger than usual! Beginning a string of 7 shows at the Cleveland Improv tonight, it's also her birthday! What an honor it is to know that she's spending her birthday in Cleveland with us! For us at Urban Grandstand Digital, it gets even bigger. We were blessed to be granted an interview with Luenell while she's here, and the experience and opportunity was far beyond measure. We talked about everything going on in her booking career down to what she had planned for her shows. Take a moment to check out the Q&A below.

Urban Grandstand Digital: Ms Luenell! The first line of business is to wish you a happy birthday!

Luenell: Well thank you so much!

Urban Grandstand Digital: I’m really honored, obviously being here in Cleveland and you being here in our city on your birthday! I feel like you’re giving us something special

Luenell: I feel that way too. Y’all are giving me something special in return.

Urban Grandstand Digital: I love everything that you’re doing, and I know everyone here in the city loves it as well.

Luenell: Oh, I hope so. We’ll see if they feel like coming out to see me. I’m glad that y’all got a break in your weather.

Urban Grandstand Digital: I’m trying to tell you! It’s been brutal. But again it’s so cool that you’re blessing us with the opportunity to sit and talk. It’s really huge for us. So how's your time here in the city been so far? I know you've been out doing radio and whatnot.

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