Mental Health Comedy Night with The Seattle Times and Laughs Comedy Club

Many Seattle comedians are getting personal on stage and using their platforms to bring light to difficult topics like mental health. On August 14, join The Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project and Laughs Comedy Club for a night of comedy sets focused on mental health, followed by a short Q & A about humor’s role in healing. Featuring Chris Mejia and John Gardner, Juno Men, and AJ Norris.

Chris Mejia’s comedy seamlessly blends lighthearted cultural observations with takes on harder subjects like mental health and being Afro-Latino. Chris has been featured on the BBC World Service Radio, NPR, was named a "Undisputable Genius of Comedy" by The Stranger, was a semi-finalist for the 39th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition, and performed at Bumbershoot, Treefort Music Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, and the Altercation Comedy Festival. Chris has also written for the Needling and Flexx Mag.

Featuring: John Gardner was born and raised in Seattle proper and has been a subtle fixture in the Seattle comedy scene since age 20. A perennial bachelor and privileged snob, John’s critical brand of humor takes aim at both himself and others. Audiences are either drawn to John’s absurd outlook or are relieved he’s just the opener. Finalist in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition.

Featuring: Juno Men is a Seattle-based comedian and writer. She is openly transgender and obviously Asian, the daughter of Cambodian immigrants. Her credits include the Upper Left Comedy Festival, Seattle International Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy Seattle and Portland, hosting the Seattle Moth Storyslam, and making her 94 year old non-english speaking grandma laugh more than her siblings and cousins combined.

Featuring: AJ Norris is a comedian and visual artist based out of the Pacific Northwest. His stand-up tackles difficult topics with absurdism and wit. Seattle club favorite and local producer, AJ’s aloof and clever style is sure to bring you joy!

The Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project is an initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families.

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