DOORS: 8:15 PM
SHOW: 8:30 PM
Eris Mainstage
Funny But Make it Fashion
Do you have what it takes to become the supermodel of the comedy world? Then Funny But Make it Fashion is the show for you!
3 Comedians tell their funniest jokes.
3 audience members will participate in a live glamorous photo shoot inspired by those jokes. All photos will be judged America’s Next Top Model style! And we will see who has what it takes to be funny but make it fashion. This action packed audience participation comedy show is one you do not want to miss. As a special treat you have the best drag performer in Louisiana. Laveau Contraire slaying the stage with her amazing performances! Win prizes, and have lots of fun. Come out Funny but Make it Fashion!
Funny, But Make it Fashion was created by combining Comedian/Photographer Nkechi’s favorite things: Stand up comedy, photography, drag, and the unhinged nature that is Tyra Banks yelling at contestants on Americas Next Top Model! FBMIF has its home in New Orleans, and has also been featured at the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest and Lysistrata Comedy Fest.
About the Hosts:
Nkechi Chibueze
Nkechi Chibueze is a happy-go-lucky stand-up comedian/photographer/teacher currently living in New Orleans Louisiana. Nkechi has performed at The Black Women In Comedy Festival Laff fest, Black Girl Giggles Comedy Festival, the Black North West Comedy Festival, The Dallas Comedy Festival, Lysistrata Comedy Festival, and Laugh Grrl Riot Comedy Festival. Through stand up, Nkechi has developed a unique comedic voice that has been described as, “Bubbly, honest, and acerbically polite.”Nkechi loves performing comedy and photographing the performers of comedy. In 2020, Nkechi decided to combine her love of stand up, photography, and drag to create her show Funny But Make it Fashion.
You can follow Nkechi on instagram @Happyblackchick
Laveau Contraire
She has been putting audiences under her spell since 2015, and strives to bring magic and wonder to the hearts and minds of everyone she touches. Shortly after starting her drag journey, Laveau was crowned the winner of Tumblr’s Drag Race Cycle 7 and hosted and produced Cycle 8. Determined to translate her success to the “real world” Laveau was crowned Miss Appletini 2017 at her first pageant ever. Since then, Laveau has expanded her artistry to include hosting, producing, live singing, original music, celebrity impersonations, improv, drag mothering, drag wrestling, and is always looking to expand her horizons. Laveau is passionate about making drag accessible to audiences of all ages and often participates in Drag Queen Storytime events throughout New Orleans. Known for her non-stop shenanigans, this good witch is sure to bring down the house. Whether she's falling from the sky or into your hearts, Laveau won’t stop until she reaches the top! Laveau was a dream come true. She’s fearless, tenacious, and overflowing with magic. It was almost enough to be the Clark Kent to her Superhero, but it still felt like a mask. Why did I need a wig and 3 pounds of makeup to feel like I was being 100% myself?
You can follow Laveau on instagram at @LaveauContraire
Performers
Shalewa Sharpe
Shalewa Sharpe tells jokes. She developed her sly yet goofy style in Atlanta, where she was raised. Currently in Brooklyn, New York, she coproduces and hosts a number of shows, including “Thug Passion Presents,” a lively table read and celebration of classic black movies. In May 2016, her debut album, “Stay Eating Cookies,” was released on Rotknee Presents Records; it can be found on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and the rest of ‘em. Shalewa is also known for Anthem: Homunculus (2019), Bust Down (2022) and Comedy Central's Thank You, Goodnight! (2018). She tells jokes on Twitter (@silkyjumbo) and posts self portraits of varying success on Instagram (@silkyjumbo)
Sean Patton
Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2011, 2018), The Glasgow Comedy fest (2016), the Dublin Comedy fest (2017), and The Edinburgh Fringe (2017, 2019). Other festivals appearances include SXSW (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022), The Moontower comedy festival (2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), Just for Laughs Chicago (2013), Just for Laughs Toronto (2013) and Just for Laughs Montreal (2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018). He's performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham (2009), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2010), Conan (2011, 2013), and Comedy Central’s The Half Hour (2013). More recently, He's been on @midnight (2014, 2015), The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail (2015), This Is Not Happening (2015, 2017, 2019), Showtime's Live from SXSW (2017), TruTv's Comedy Knockout (2016, 2017, 2018), and This week at the Comedy Cellar (2018, 2019, 2020). As for acting, He's appeared on IFC'S Maron, Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV's Those who can't. In 2019 he released his second album Scuttlebutt on Helium Records. His next album King Scorpio was released on Christmas Eve 2021 and as a special on Youtube in August 2022. His special Number One is currently streaming on peacock
You can follow Sean on Instagram @Seanpatton
Aminah Imani
Announced as one of Just For Laugh Festival’s New Faces 2023, Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actress from Atlanta, GA who lives and performs regularly in New York city. She can be seen in Paramount’s Season 5 of Inside Amy Schumer, Showtime's Season 2 of Flatbush Misdemeanors, Comedy Central Short Sets as well as Hulu’s late night television show, Up Early Tonight. She has contributed to online content with Scary Mommy, Buzzfeed and Viceland. Her most notable performances include the prestigious Lincoln Center in New York City, the world’s famous Apollo Theatre, The 208 Comedy festival in Idaho, the DC Comedy Festival, and the Stand Up comedy special, Aint Ya Mama Heat Wave, which was featured in the Environmental Film Festival.
You can follow Aminah on instagram at @AminahImani
Molly Ruben Long
Molly Ruben-Long is a Brooklyn-born-and-based comedian/actress/writer/woman with great bangs, who started comedy in New Orleans. She hosts a monthly stand-up show in Brooklyn called Absolutely Thriving. Her festival appearances include Just for Laughs New Faces in Montreal, Kennedy Center District of Comedy Festival in D.C., Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, and Bridgetown Comedy Festival. Additionally, she has been featured on Viceland’s “Flophouse,” Fuse’s “Uproarious,” SeeSo’s “Hidden America with Jonah Ray,” and this one episode of the BBC’s “Newshour Extra” where they talk about feminism. She hold a BFA in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She was the co-host of Well Behaved, a weekly podcast that tells you about women from history you probably have never heard of. She is also a writer and performer with the sketch groups All Female Reboot and Raw Honey and her writing has been featured on Someecards.com.
You can follow Molly on instagram @mollyrubenlong
Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
Must be 21+ to attend.
Tickets: $20
