/tags/comedian Comedian en-US Copyright Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:40:19 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-07-19/comedian-nicole-byer-is-her-own-biggest-fan If you're an aspiring culinary artist, there are plenty of shows to watch for inspiration — “Chopped,” “Master Chef” and “The Great British Bake Off” let… Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:40:19 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-07-19/comedian-nicole-byer-is-her-own-biggest-fan Grant Holub-Moorman, Anita Rao /arts-culture/2019-07-19/comedian-nicole-byer-is-her-own-biggest-fan If you're an aspiring culinary artist, there are plenty of shows to watch for inspiration — “Chopped,” “Master Chef” and “The Great British Bake Off” let… Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:40:19 GMT /arts-culture/2019-07-19/comedian-nicole-byer-is-her-own-biggest-fan Grant Holub-Moorman, Anita Rao /show/the-state-of-things/2019-01-18/asheville-comic-makes-a-memorable-debut-in-netflixs-dumplin Asheville-based stand up comic Hilliary S. Begley had never acted professionally before landing a role in the hit Netflix movie “Dumplin.’” The film stars… Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:41:55 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-01-18/asheville-comic-makes-a-memorable-debut-in-netflixs-dumplin Dana Terry, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2019-01-18/asheville-comic-makes-a-memorable-debut-in-netflixs-dumplin Asheville-based stand up comic Hilliary S. Begley had never acted professionally before landing a role in the hit Netflix movie “Dumplin.’” The film stars… Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:41:55 GMT /arts-culture/2019-01-18/asheville-comic-makes-a-memorable-debut-in-netflixs-dumplin Dana Terry, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2017-02-15/comedian-aparna-nancherla-on-humor-from-the-inside-out Comedian Aparna Nancherla is well known for her absurdist wit and introspective reflections. Her style is captured perfectly on her Twitter account, where… Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:24:13 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2017-02-15/comedian-aparna-nancherla-on-humor-from-the-inside-out Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2017-02-15/comedian-aparna-nancherla-on-humor-from-the-inside-out Comedian Aparna Nancherla is well known for her absurdist wit and introspective reflections. Her style is captured perfectly on her Twitter account, where… Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:24:13 GMT /arts-culture/2017-02-15/comedian-aparna-nancherla-on-humor-from-the-inside-out Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2016-10-27/city-council-chronicles With fewer than 15 days until the election, it is nearly impossible to avoid conversations about politics. While some Americans may be tempted to unplug… Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:04:47 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-10-27/city-council-chronicles Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2016-10-27/city-council-chronicles With fewer than 15 days until the election, it is nearly impossible to avoid conversations about politics. While some Americans may be tempted to unplug… Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:04:47 GMT /arts-culture/2016-10-27/city-council-chronicles Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2016-07-01/dominique-on-being-a-raw-and-uncut-comic Comedian Dominique has performed alongside Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. But she says her comedic inspiration doesn’t come from these… Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:25:43 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-07-01/dominique-on-being-a-raw-and-uncut-comic Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2016-07-01/dominique-on-being-a-raw-and-uncut-comic Comedian Dominique has performed alongside Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. But she says her comedic inspiration doesn’t come from these… Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:25:43 GMT /arts-culture/2016-07-01/dominique-on-being-a-raw-and-uncut-comic Anita Rao, Frank Stasio