Stand-Up Comedy & Music Event

Hosted by Tim Meadows

Michigan Fundraiser in Support of
Gretchen Whitmer Fight Like Hell PAC

October 12, 2024 | 7 pm

Flagstar Strand Theatre
12 N Saginaw St
Pontiac, MI 48342

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about the event

Mark your calendar for October 12, 2024, for Comedy Caucus, an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy and live music at Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac, Michigan, supporting Gretchen Whitmer Fight Like Hell PAC.

Don't miss the chance to see actor/comedian Tim Meadows from SNL, The Goldbergs, and Grown Ups as he headlines the show and introduces a fantastic lineup of nine talented up-and-coming female stand-up comics from around the country.

The entertainment continues with a special musical performance by actor/musician Michael Shannon (George & Tammy, Boardwalk Empire) and Jason Narducy (Verböten, Superchunk).

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stand-up performances

• TIM MEADOWS
• TAM WHITE
• ELLIE KIRCHOFFER
• GEORGIA COMSTOCK
• LIZ REAVES
• MAGEN KING
• JACI TERJESON
• RACHEL AFLLEJE
• BRETT JENNINGS
• IMANI DENAE

musical performance

MICHAEL SHANNON
(Actor/Musician - George & Tammy, The Shape of Water, Revolutionary Road)

JASON NARDUCY
(Musician - Verböten / Superchunk)

about the organization

Launched in 2023, Fight Like Hell PAC is a nationwide movement led by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to defend working people and protect our most fundamental rights.

Fight Like Hell PAC will focus on electing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, as well as helping Democrats flip the House and hold the Senate and ensuring our voice is heard in Washington.

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meet the musicians

Michael Shannon is an award-winning American actor and musician known for his work in George & Tammy, The Shape of Water, Boardwalk Empire, Revolutionary Road, and more. In 2024, he toured with musician Jason Narducy, performing R.E.M. songs.

Jason Narducy is an American musician from Evanston, IL. At nine, he received his first guitar and began his music career, playing guitar and writing songs for his punk rock band, Verboten. Jason has toured with Superchunk, Bob Mould, and in 2024, toured with Michael Shannon, performing R.E.M. songs.

meet the comedians

Brett Jennings is a San Francisco-based stand-up comedian, writer, and improviser.
Brett enjoys using her awkward and uncomfortable energy to put others at ease. She was a finalist at the Alameda Comedy Club’s Best of East Bay Competition.

Jaci Terjeson is an up-and-coming comedian from Seattle whose sharp wit and physical comedy have solidified her as a force to be reckoned with. As a mother of 3, she’s often seen giving unsolicited parenting advice. In 2023, she was a finalist in the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition, where she placed every night.

Magen King is an award-winning radio host turned stand-up sensation. On stage, she transforms the challenges of single parenthood into a wellspring of laughter, contrasting raising three teenagers in today’s world with her own experiences as a 90’s latchkey kid.

Tam White is a stand-up comic and improv actor from Detroit, MI. She is currently a resident cast member at the Go Comedy Improv Theatre in Ferndale and creator/host of the improv game shows 'Hip-Prov' and ‘Soul-Prov,’ seen in clubs and theatres throughout Michigan.

Rachel Aflleje hails from Tacoma, Washington, and got her comedy start in Olympia. By day, she's shaping young minds, but by night, she's bringing down the house with her hilarious take on real-life struggles, infused with a healthy dose of sass.

Imani Denae is a comedian in her 20s from Portland, OR, known for her unique observations, witty puns, and social commentary. Imani brings awareness to the distinct experiences we encounter while making the audience laugh at the unexpected.

Georgia Comstock hails from Omaha. Her comedic prowess has earned her spots at prominent national festivals. With captivating performances, Georgia has toured the country, opening for notable acts, including Dusty Slay, Maria Bamford, Dan Soder, Brian Simpson, and many others.

Ellie Kirchhoefer is a comedian out of St. Louis, MO, who’s just as confused as she is annoyed. She’s performed at the Laugh Factory Chicago, Funny Bone, and Helium, and regularly hosts for touring headliners such as April Macie, Jeff Dye, Logan Guntzelman, and Michael Palascak.

Liz Reaves is a talented comedian from Buffalo, NY. She was a finalist in Rochester’s Funniest Person Contest in 2018 and 2021 and won Buffalo’s Funniest Person in 2021. Liz has opened for comedians Samantha Rudy, Chad Daniels, and Joe Mach.

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