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Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" and heard in the blockbuster mega hit 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom and his wildly successful Showtime 1 hour Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play. He lends his voice and writing talent to countless characters on Kanye Wests Albums the BoonDocks and currently on Adult Swims Black Dynamite! DeRay, developed and honed a hip, sardonic, streetwise mentality at an early age and parlayed it smoothly and efficiently into the comedy-club circuit. Davis achieved his career breakthrough at the Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta, GA, then scored a triple whammy by winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and landing covetable spots in the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the Cedric the Entertainer Festival. Throughout, the comic wove vulgar and droll, yet also telling and deeply personal, routines around the subjects of race, poverty, and his challenging experiences growing up in the Windy City projects with a dysfunctional African-American family. The transition from behind-the-mike spots to movie roles represented a relatively short jump, for most of Davis' early film assignments emphasized the same subject matter as his routines. He played the "Hustle Guy" in Barbershop (2002) and its sequel, Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004), rapper Mario "Fa Real" Greene in the Martin Short comedy Jiminy Glick in La La Wood (2004), and a Jamaican stoner in Johnson Family Vacation (2004). Davis expanded his genre focus with roles in Rupert Wainwright's supernatural horror outing The Fog (2005), and Todd Phillips' comedy remake School for Scoundrels (2006). Subsequent feature assignments include License to Wed (2007), Semi-Pro (2008, as basketball player Bee Bee Ellis), Imagine That (2009), Life As We Know it and Old Dogs. Davis also appeared on television series including Entourage, Reno 911!, and televised comedy revues such as Comedy Central's Premium Blend and was a Standout MVP on Shaq's All Star Comedy Jam Tour. He is now making the rounds on the tour circuit preparing for his next 1 hour comedy special, Home, Street Home: The Hood Hero Returns, Premium Blend and was a Standout MVP on Shaq's All Star Comedy Jam Tour and is now making the rounds on the tour circuit preparing for his next 1 hour comedy special, Home, Street Home: The Hood Hero Returns.Other Events
Special Event: Mario Adrion
at Capitol City Comedy ClubMario Adrion is a stand-up comedian and YouTuber from a small town in Germany who gained over 2 million followers from posting VLOGs and comedy clips across his various social platforms. His comedy is refreshingly vulnerable playing with the struggles and stereotypes of being a retired male model and as a European living in the United States. He’s been featured in Vogue, FOX, ABC, Daily Front Row, Pro7, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, and you also might know him from his iconic comedy performance challenging Katy Perry to a Catwalk Battle on American Idol while wearing a Speedo. Based out of LA and NYC, Mario regularly performs at the Hollywood IMPROV, Laugh Factory, The Stand NYC, and recently sold-out his headlining shows as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Mario is currently touring the United States as part of his “German Efficiency” stand up tour. He is one of the hottest new comics and you don’t want to miss his European charm.
Special Event: Mario Adrion
at Capitol City Comedy ClubMario Adrion is a stand-up comedian and YouTuber from a small town in Germany who gained over 2 million followers from posting VLOGs and comedy clips across his various social platforms. His comedy is refreshingly vulnerable playing with the struggles and stereotypes of being a retired male model and as a European living in the United States. He’s been featured in Vogue, FOX, ABC, Daily Front Row, Pro7, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, and you also might know him from his iconic comedy performance challenging Katy Perry to a Catwalk Battle on American Idol while wearing a Speedo. Based out of LA and NYC, Mario regularly performs at the Hollywood IMPROV, Laugh Factory, The Stand NYC, and recently sold-out his headlining shows as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Mario is currently touring the United States as part of his “German Efficiency” stand up tour. He is one of the hottest new comics and you don’t want to miss his European charm.
Special Event: Gaurav Gupta (THIS SHOW IS COMPLETELY IN HINDI WITH NO TRANSLATION)
at Capitol City Comedy ClubGaurav Kapoor, the sharp-witted comedian from Delhi, is back with his signature humor! Known for his razor-sharp wit and candid storytelling, he has dominated open mic competitions and become a staple at comedy clubs across the country. His YouTube videos have amassed millions of views, and his Amazon Prime special HahaKaar boasts an impressive IMDb rating of 8.2. Kapoor’s performances blend observational humor with hilarious anecdotes, taking satirical jabs at corporate offices, festivals, Indian households, and nostalgic reflections on the '90s, food, travel, and couple dynamics. Now, he’s bringing his remarkable comedy show to Austin as part of his USA tour. Prepare for an evening of laughter—this event promises to be an absolute riot!
