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Stand-up Tue Nov 30 2010
Adele Givens: Back on the Laugh Track
Chicago's Adele Givens is definitely one of the most well-known stand-up comediennes in the business. In addition to being one-fourth of the history-making, all-female comedy tour and film ensemble, Queens of Comedy, alongside fellow comediennes Mo'Nique, Sommore, and Laura Hayes, Givens has also enjoyed success on the small screen as host of HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," as well as numerous guest-starring roles on popular sitcoms including "The Hughleys" "Tracey Takes On," and "The Steve Harvey Show."
With a comedy career full of highs, why did Givens not only stop doing comedy, but also consider giving it up altogether?
In a Humor Mill Magazine article, Givens reveals why she almost put down her microphone for good--but thanks to a series of turnarounds--has now found a reason to make us all laugh again. For the full article, click here.
Catch Adele Givens, along with comedians D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy and Nephew Tommy at the New Year's Eve Comedy Explosion, Friday, Dec. 31, 7pm, at the Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Tickets are $59.50-$89.50; contact the box office at 312-791-6190 for more information.
