We've had a great show for you on Friday March 29th benefiting hersmile.org and featuring some of the best comics in the Bay. This show raised $750 for #hersmile.
#hersmile, a nonproft founded in honor of Jenna Betti, funds programs to empower and inspire people to thrive despite adversity. Our goal is to promote healing and resiliency during tragedies and difficult times.
We provide mini-financial grants to families who have experienced the tragic loss of a dependent child or the loss of a parent with dependent children. In addition, we fund programs in Pre-K through 12th grade that teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in order to best face life's great challenges.
Your Headliner for the evening was Jeff Applebaum.
Jeff made his national TV debut on CBS as a comedian on the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." He has also appeared on Comics Unleashed and Comedy.TV, Byron Allen's nationally syndicated Entertainment Studios program, ABC-TV, America's Got Talent on NBC and opened for and performed with comic legends Robert Klein, Mort Sahl, Richard Lewis, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Kevin Pollak, Elayne Boosler, Jimmy "JJ" Walker, and more. He's also a frequent guest on KGO Radio, AM810 in San Francisco, CA
Jeff was cast by Sandy Hackett, the late Buddy Hackett's son, to play the principal role of Joey Bishop in the long-running musical tribute "The Rat Pack Is Back," in San Francisco, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Jeff is also credited and appears in the blockbuster film "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Will Smith.
Your Feature Act for the Evening was Sandra Risser
Sandra Risser is smart, funny and older than Twinkies! She's eccentric not crazy, drives in the fast lane and claims she can still bench press 500 grams. She believes in the tooth fairy, Santa Clause and clean underwear, Her Motto: "If you miss your ex, reload and fire again!"Sandra is a quick witted, vibrant comedian who’s performed at Comedy Day in San Francisco, was in the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto, the Laughlin Festival and the Sacramento Comedy Festival. Sandra was a finalist in The World Series of Comedy Main Event in Las Vegas NV and has won several Comedy Competitions including Funny Fest, Killer Laughs, Go Baby Productions Winner Take All and the Battle of the Sexes Comedy festivals
Rounding out the evening was East Bay Favorite Zack Zimmerman
Born and raised in Colorado, Zack Zimmerman (Comedy Works Denver, Denver Improv, Tommy T’s in Pleasanton, CA, Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento) takes the Mile High road every chance he gets. Zack draws on real life situations and stories for inspiration, occasionally adding a musical element. His perspectives on life are completely unique, making him truly one of a kind.
In addition we had 2 great guest sets for the evening. Dropping in were Robert Keith, an East Bay favorite who entertained the audience with his Darth Trump routine, while Nikita Oster, traveling through the area from Seattle Washington, put up a great set.
#hersmile, a nonproft founded in honor of Jenna Betti, funds programs to empower and inspire people to thrive despite adversity. Our goal is to promote healing and resiliency during tragedies and difficult times.
We provide mini-financial grants to families who have experienced the tragic loss of a dependent child or the loss of a parent with dependent children. In addition, we fund programs in Pre-K through 12th grade that teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in order to best face life's great challenges.
Your Headliner for the evening was Jeff Applebaum.
Jeff made his national TV debut on CBS as a comedian on the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." He has also appeared on Comics Unleashed and Comedy.TV, Byron Allen's nationally syndicated Entertainment Studios program, ABC-TV, America's Got Talent on NBC and opened for and performed with comic legends Robert Klein, Mort Sahl, Richard Lewis, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Kevin Pollak, Elayne Boosler, Jimmy "JJ" Walker, and more. He's also a frequent guest on KGO Radio, AM810 in San Francisco, CA
Jeff was cast by Sandy Hackett, the late Buddy Hackett's son, to play the principal role of Joey Bishop in the long-running musical tribute "The Rat Pack Is Back," in San Francisco, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Jeff is also credited and appears in the blockbuster film "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Will Smith.
Your Feature Act for the Evening was Sandra Risser
Sandra Risser is smart, funny and older than Twinkies! She's eccentric not crazy, drives in the fast lane and claims she can still bench press 500 grams. She believes in the tooth fairy, Santa Clause and clean underwear, Her Motto: "If you miss your ex, reload and fire again!"Sandra is a quick witted, vibrant comedian who’s performed at Comedy Day in San Francisco, was in the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto, the Laughlin Festival and the Sacramento Comedy Festival. Sandra was a finalist in The World Series of Comedy Main Event in Las Vegas NV and has won several Comedy Competitions including Funny Fest, Killer Laughs, Go Baby Productions Winner Take All and the Battle of the Sexes Comedy festivals
Rounding out the evening was East Bay Favorite Zack Zimmerman
Born and raised in Colorado, Zack Zimmerman (Comedy Works Denver, Denver Improv, Tommy T’s in Pleasanton, CA, Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento) takes the Mile High road every chance he gets. Zack draws on real life situations and stories for inspiration, occasionally adding a musical element. His perspectives on life are completely unique, making him truly one of a kind.
In addition we had 2 great guest sets for the evening. Dropping in were Robert Keith, an East Bay favorite who entertained the audience with his Darth Trump routine, while Nikita Oster, traveling through the area from Seattle Washington, put up a great set.