The The Ultimate Comedy Experience was introduced in 2010 by Actor/Comedian Kenan Thompson and Executive Producer . They want to help comedians and Young Stars get to the next level by providing opportunities for the winners, in hopes of discovering the next big star!
“There is always a great variety of talent and diversity. The hosts are equally as fun as the competitors.
Fabulous location with food and cocktails, as well multiple shows that meet everyone’s schedules. It’s always a plus to bring in local celebrities who mingle, meet, greet and even perform! Cherie is the icing on the cake with her bright smile and support to not only the talent, but also to the people who attend. She represents Kenan very well and treats each show as if it were her own.”
“It was a great honor to be selected for the kenan Thomson ultimate comedy experience, to be selected to perform in the finals for kenan along side so many talented comics and make such great connections were great. Thank y’all an awesome Experience.”
“From a audience stand point: It was awesome to see that much talent in one room at the same time. I mean between the 2 shows there were 30 people who all were killers who coulda won it on any given night.
From a comic stand point: It was extremely well run and a great opportunity for me to meet comics from outside my scene. I was one of if not the only not Chicago comic on the show so getting a chance to network with that many great chi comics and get to work with someone like Chris red and Kennan Thompson on a professional level is something that was invaluable to me as a comic, and on a different level just me as a comedy fan.”
“I LOVE this competition. It changed my daughter’s life and made her an instant comedic star. She won first place a couple years ago—Carolyn White—and has since signed with an agent.
We are so proud! No one shines brighter than Cherie and Kenan! They have devoted every ounce of heart and soul to opening doors and providing opportunities for promising young comedians, and they do it all with warmth, grace, humor, and selfless generosity. There is truly no stage like the one they have created for America’s funniest kids—a unique chance to perform live in the most incredible spaces, build their careers, and meet amazingly talented people but also to have a home base and a safe, welcoming place to land. Thank you to the moon and back, Cherie, Kenan, and Young Stars 360! We are eternally grateful. All Carolyn has ever wanted to do is make people laugh.”
“I love Cherie and Kenan and the Young Stars 360 team. They genuinely care about the youth, and want to give them opportunities. Kenan and Cherie lead with integrity.
Kenan is a wonderful example of how to be successful, mentally healthy and generous. Cherie works harder than anyone I know, always wanting to help anyone who crosses her path with a positive vision. She and Kenan are bright lights in the entertainment industry. As a mom (of Mac Rapach), I truly enjoyed how my son was treated, inspired and supported throughout the process. This was his first comedy experience and he won the Chicago showcase and got to travel to NYC and make memories of a lifetime. We are all grateful for the opportunities from Young Stars 360.”
