WE’RE CREATING A SAFTEY NET FOR COMEDIANS IN NEED

Being alone onstage is part of a job. Feeling alone offstage is unacceptable. We're here to help provide mental health, medical, and crisis support.

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COVID-19 BIPOC

STAND UP COMEDIAN FUND

Comedy Gives Back believes Black Lives Matter. Thanks to Netflix for the generous gift to activate our new fund focusing on helping Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Comedians get through this very difficult time. If you need help apply. If you can help, please give.

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CGB IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH NETFLIX

Check out our video collaboration with Netflix. Directed by Neal Brennan and featuring today’s biggest names in comedy, the video raise awareness for the Comedy Community in need who have suffered from the economic and mental effects due to COVID-19.

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY

RELIEF FUND

If you're a comedian who has lost gigs and income due to the coronavirus, please apply for a grant. And if you're in a position to help, please donate.

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SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

We've partnered with Didi Hirsch to bring needed programming to comedians. Our team participated in the virtual Alive & Running 5k walk/run on Sunday, September 13. The event is over but there's still time to donate.

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Emotional Support

Crisis intervention, short-term supportive counseling, case coordination and links to other community resources (housing, survival employment, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment.)

Social Support

Reduction of social isolation and loneliness. Volunteer opportunities.

Call 818-861-3939 for help

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OUR TEAM

ZOE FRIEDMAN

AMBER J LAWSON

JODI LIEBERMAN

Co-founders Amber J Lawson, Jodi Lieberman and Zoe Friedman have been working in comedy for decades. Each founder has produced, booked and discovered comedians and having meaningful relationships in the comedy community.