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 is a standup comedian, actress, and writer. She is currently a series regular on the BETs hit series 'Games People Play'. Brandi was also a recurring actress on Starz’ POWER and Power Book 2. 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.
By Brandi Denise
Come see me
CALENDAR​
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5/6 - 5/8 Comedy Bar Chicago
5/11 Dynasty Type Writer Theater
5/12 My Sexy Comedy Show (LA) CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
5/22 Edmonton Canada
8-8/8-12 Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest
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2.0
TV Apperances
BET + 2/24 Games People Play
Peacock 3/10 BUST DOWN
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
​
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
