Brandi
Denise
Comedian, Actress & Writer
ABOUT
ME
Brandi Denise is a standup, actor, and writer, currently recurring on Starz’ POWER. Brandi is an ​alumnus of Chicago Second City Improv Program and a Conservatory Student, Annoyance​ ​theater alumni and the ​I.O. Writing for TV Program. ​Brandi's standup comedy is often described as ​honest, witty and refreshing with huge bursts of energy​. You can catch her all over the country regularly performing at some of the most notable clubs like The​ Chicago & Hollywood Laugh Factory​, Caroline’s on Broadway and Zanies​ to name a few. Brandi has been featured in festivals like Chicago​ ​TBS​, Chicago Women's Funny Festival and more. Brandi Denise is from Florida, Texas, Ohio, Germany and everywhere else her military parents took her. Brandi is ​Political Science and Journalism Graduate​ of ​Florida A&M University​. Brandi has written and produced her own solo show ​"​I'm Not Crazy, I Just Love Hard​" that ​sold out in 3 different runs.
RESUME
Height: 5'2" | Weight: 115 | Eye Color: Brown | Hair Color: Brown
TOUR
2018-19 APCA National College Tour - Headliner
2017 Tour with Dick Gregory
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FESTIVALS
2017- 18 LA Diversity Comedy Festival
2017 NBC Breakout Festival
2017 Fiesta in Jamaica Comedy Show
​2017 Gilda’s Laugh Festival
2013 Just For Laughs Festival “Comics To Watch”
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COMEDY CLUBS
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SKETCH / TV / WRITING
Starz - Power Season 6
Amazon Prime Choke on that Series
TruTV Laff Tracks Season 1 - 2018
MTV’s Wild N’ Out Workshop Season 9
WCIU “You & Me In The Morning”
“Made it to the Big Time“– V.O., Sapphire Diamond (Cartoon Festival Winner 2015)
“I’m Not Crazy, I Just Love Hard” One Woman Show Written & Produced & Starred in Brandi Denise “Recommended by the Redeye” Greenhouse Theatre Chicago
"Bastards of the Underground”O. Theatre - Improv Ensemble - Chicago Improv Festival
"Black His & Her story” Co-Written & Co -Produced & Starred in Brandi Denise
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EDUCATION
UCB L.A. – Diverisity Scholasrhsip Recipent 17-18, Characters – Hal Rudnick, Improv 101 – Oscar M., Improv 201 & Sketch 101
Annoyance Theatre - Improv Program Alumni
Second City Training Center – Improv Level A - E (Michael Gellmann), Vocal Basics (Amanda Murphy), Conservatory Level 1-2, Second City Intro to Sketch Writing iO Chicago – Writing for Late Night TV (Nate Hernan), SNL Writing Packet (Micheal McCarthy), Spec Script Writing (Michael McCarthy)
Florida A&M University - Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Journalism 2010
Stand-Up
WATCh me Work
Stand Up comedy
REPRESENTATION
Brandi
Denise
Comedian, Actress & Writer
By Brandi Denise
Come see me
CALENDAR​
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01.28.2020 Comedy Set TV Filming Burbank, CA
02.01.2020 The Casino at Dania Beach FL.
02.05.2020 Las Vegas Comedy & Cocktails
02.11.2020 UCB L.A. black history musical Improv
03.13.2020 Headlining Comedy Bar Nashville, TN
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More To Be Announced...
ABOUT
ME
Brandi Denise Boyd is a social worker turned standup comedian, actor, and writer! Most recently she was selected as one of Just For Laughs New Faces of Comedy. Her new Comedy Central Feature just dropped and is going viral. Brandi had a series regular role on the BET show GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, and can be seen recurring on Starz’ POWER and POWER BOOK II: GHOST. Brandi is an alumnus of Chicago Second City Improv Program and a Conservatory Student, Annoyance theater alumni and the I.O. Writing for a TV Program. Brandi‘s standup comedy is often described as honest, witty and refreshing with huge bursts of energy. You can catch her all over the country regularly performing at some of the notable clubs or tune in and listen to her on Netflix XM Comedy Station “Are You Still Listening”.
By Brandi Denise
Come see me
CALENDAR​
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6/10 Seattle 7pm & 9pm
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2.0
TV Appearances
Abbott Elementary 4/5
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Abbott
RESUME
Height: 5'2" | Weight: 115 | Eye Color: Brown | Hair Color: Brown
TOUR
2018-19 APCA National College Tour - Headliner
2017 Tour with Dick Gregory
​
FESTIVALS
2017- 18 LA Diversity Comedy Festival
2017 NBC Breakout Festival
2017 Fiesta in Jamaica Comedy Show
​2017 Gilda’s Laugh Festival
2013 Just For Laughs Festival “Comics To Watch”
​
COMEDY CLUBS
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SKETCH / TV / WRITING
Starz - Ghost Power Book Season 1 Recurring
Starz - Power Season 6 Recurring
Amazon Prime Choke on that Series
TruTV Laff Tracks Season 1 - 2018
WCIU “You & Me In The Morning”
“Made it to the Big Time“– V.O., Sapphire Diamond (Cartoon Festival Winner 2015)
“I’m Not Crazy, I Just Love Hard” One Woman Show Written & Produced & Starred in Brandi Denise “Recommended by the Redeye” Greenhouse Theatre Chicago
"Bastards of the Underground”O. Theatre - Improv Ensemble - Chicago Improv Festival
"Black His & Her story” Co-Written & Co -Produced & Starred in Brandi Denise
​
EDUCATION
UCB L.A. – Diverisity Scholasrhsip Recipent 17-18, Characters – Hal Rudnick, Improv 101 – Oscar M., Improv 201 & Sketch 101
Annoyance Theatre - Improv Program Alumni
Second City Training Center – Improv Level A - E (Michael Gellmann), Vocal Basics (Amanda Murphy), Conservatory Level 1-2, Second City Intro to Sketch Writing iO Chicago – Writing for Late Night TV (Nate Hernan), SNL Writing Packet (Micheal McCarthy), Spec Script Writing (Michael McCarthy)
Florida A&M University - Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Journalism 2010
