Josh Blue is a breath of fresh air, and a rapidly up-and-coming star in the vast world of stand-up comedy. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he uses a rare combination of comedic timing and stage presence to help crowds laugh at their own stereotypes and misconceptions about people with disabilities. Since winning Season 4 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Josh has emerged as one of the hottest comedians in North America, performing to wildly appreciative sold-out crowds on a non-stop coast-to-coast tour.
He is unbelievably hilarious. And extremely talented. And we’re HUGE fans of his work.
Since winning Season 4 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Josh Blue has emerged as one of the hottest comedians in North America, performing to wildly appreciative sold-out crowds on a non-stop coast-to-coast tour.
Josh has been a fast-rising star since first appearing on Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia, before gaining the attention and endearment of the country as a favorite and eventual overall winner of the popular television show Last Comic Standing.
Josh is a diverse and triumphant individual—hilarious stand-up comedian, stand-out guest star on television, talented painter and visual artist, and stellar U.S. Paralympic Soccer player—refusing to bow to any of the challenges that come from living with Cerebral Palsy. Blue jokes, “I realize that people are going to stare so I want to give them something to stare at.”
Josh uses his incredible sense of humor and likeability to defy stereotypes and encourage others to overcome their preconceived notions about people who are considered “disabled.” His unique brand of “reverse teasing” affords him the great joy of “humbling condescending people.”
Josh’s stand-out performances at the 2004 Las Vegas Comedy Festival earned him $10,000 as Grand Prize Winner of the Royal Flush Comedy Competition. In 2006 Josh became the first stand-up comedian to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, an incredible honor, especially considering what a fan he is. He also received a “Relly Award” for Best Winning Reality Show Guest on Live with Regis and Kelly. From comedy clubs and theatre engagements to college campuses and corporate events, wherever he takes the stage Josh elicits an overwhelming crowd response. His uncanny ability to improvise with any audience coupled with comedic timing rarely found in a performer of his age has enabled him to rapidly develop a loyal fan base that’s spreading across the globe.
His rise is perhaps best described by a club owner following a recent show when he exclaimed: “Josh is rolling like a ROCK STAR!”
Join Josh’s World at http://www.joshblue.com.
Buy Josh’s Comedy at http://www.badarmproductions.com.
Further Reading
To learn about the U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team, visit: http://www.usoc.org/paralympics/soccer_teams.html.
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