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Home · 2015 Essence Festival

If You Bring the Love, We'll Bring the Laughs: Meet the Comedians of ESSENCE FEST 2015

We have everything you need at this year's #EssenceFest. Other than our incredibly talented lineup, which includes Kendrick Lamar, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, Common, Charlie Wilson, Missy Elliott and many more, we have empowering panels to improve your personal lives and comedians to make you laugh harder than you ever have in your life. 

Not only is the current king of comedy, Kevin Hart, bringing his WHAT NOW? tour to our VERIZON NOW PLAYING concert, we also have the talented Nephew Tommy, Sommore and Luenell on hand to keep the laughs coming all weekend long.

Don't miss out on any of the funny moments, inspiring moments or powerful moments at ESSENCE Festival 2015.  Get your tickets to the Single Night performances, today!

By Gia Peppers · June 10, 2015October 27, 2020
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Sommore, Comedy’s Outspoken Queen

Sommore is the newest comedian added to our entertaining 2015 ESSENCE Festival lineup.  Since the early 90s, the Trenton, New Jersey native has served the comedy world her fierce and fearless perspective on what life is like to be a black woman.  As the first female to ever host “Comic View,” she’s earned a tough skin and a will to make her audience laugh harder than they’ve ever laughed before.  Get ready!

Last seen in: “Sommore: Chandelier Status”

Next up: “Sommore: Fun Non Amously Famous”

See her on July 4 and 5 on our Verizon Now Playing Superlounge stage.  Get tickets, here.

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Luenell, The Hilarious Master of the Unexpected

Actress and comedienne Luenell has been making us laugh since 1993.  Her raw and unexpected comedy have kept audiences on the edge of their seats since she appeared in “Katt Williams’ American Hustle.”  Now, we have watched her successfully straddle the mainstream arena and black film as one of the funniest on screen personas of this generation.  In July, we’ll all be able to see her perform a little stand-up live.  Be prepared for anything.

Last seen in: “School Dance”

Next up: Comedy Central’s “Black Jesus” 

See Luenell live on Friday, July 3 on the Verizon Now Playing Superloung stage.  Get your tickets, today!

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Nephew Tommy, The Host With The Most, is Coming Back!

Last year, our ESSENCE Festival attendees could not get enough of Nephew Tommy.  He kept the Mainstage crowds happy and energized in between our amazing performances and this year, we know he’ll be even better.  As one fourth of the syndicated “Steve Harvey Morning Show” team, Thomas Miles is responsible for bringing the laughs and information to thousands of listeners every single day.  See him in person with us on the MainStage.

Last Seen In: “Baggage Claim”

Next Up: “Nephew Tommy & Friends” Live & always on SHMS!

See Nephew Tommy from July 3-5 on the Mainstage.  Tickets are available, now.

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Kevin Hart, The Reigning King of Comedy

At this point, Kevin Hart is a bonafide comedic superstar.  Though many of our mainstream cohorts believe Hart’s success was overnight, we have watched the Philadelphia native work his way from “Soul Plane” to a box office mainstay.  We are proud and inspired by his hard work and more than ready to laugh with him in NOLA.

Last seen in: “Get Hard”

Next project: Filming comedy special, “Ride Along 2” & more

See Kevin Hart live on Thursday, July 2 at the VERIZON NOW PLAYING concert presents, Kevin Hart: WHAT NOW.  Get your tickets, here.

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