By Meochia Nochi Thompson
It was a dare that launched comedian Michael Jr.’s career.
The homegrown comedian got his start after a projector went out and the lights came on in a crowded Grand Rapids theater, the former Studio 28 to be exact. A friend dared him to take the stage. That was where the actor/comedian “discovered” his calling. Later, fellow comic, George Wallace, took him to the famous Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach where he would slip onto yet another stage and the rest is history.
Grand Rapids very own comedian Michael, Jr. will be coming home to perform on March 3 at Grand Rapids First Church for his “In the Moment Tour.” His comedy is fresh, funny and has no foul language. Michael said that after being backstage with some notable comics and hearing their concerns about their children never being able to see their shows, he made a conscious decision to do clean comedy an entire family can watch, together.
Listen to Meochia’s interview with Michael Jr. on “Life Chats” on Magic 104.9 at www.mylifechats.com/listen.
Michael Jr. may be a familiar face to some since he appeared in the 2015 film “War Room” He recently released his latest comedy special “More Than Funny” and his the voice behind the popular podcast “Off the Cuff with Michael Jr.”
“With my comedy, I don’t want people to just laugh, I want them to be inspired,” Michael Jr. said during the Life Chats interview.
Michael specializes in comedy that inspires and loves to help others discover the funny sides of life. He has appeared at various colleges, comedy clubs and talk shows around the world including Notre Dame, The Laugh Factory, The Punchline, Oprah, The Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CNN and more. He has several DVD’s, podcasts and a children’s book called “The Parts We Play.”
He is most proud of his Christian beliefs, his family, which includes his wife and five children, and serving his audience. Michael gives back laughter and charity to those in need of a good laugh. At many of his comedy shows he gives away merchandise to those who cannot afford it and ask those who can to pay it forward. Once, he helped a large family purchase their dream vehicle by hosting a No Show Comedy Event. People purchased tickets for a show that was never happening. The family’s vehicle was paid in full. His contagious generosity sets the stage for infectious laughter throughout diverse audiences all over the world. To learn more about Michael Jr. or purchase tickets for his upcoming show, visit michaeljr.com
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