Manny’s: Laugh for a Cause: Comedy Benefit with The Comedians With Disabilities Act

In celebration of Disability Pride month, join us in changing attitudes about disabilities one laugh at a time with The Comedians with Disabilities Act. Proceeds will go to College Track Bay Area to equip students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, and power.

Created in 2010, the Comedians with Disabilities Act is an outrageously funny collection of comedians who have disabilities, both seen and unseen, and bring forth the humor they find in their experiences. Featuring Michael Beers, Nina G, Steve Danner, and Mean Dave:

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About the Comedians:

About Michael Beers

Michael was born and raised in Montana. He was the winner of the Norman G. Brooks Comedy Competition at the Hollywood Improv in 2005. Michael was also the previous winner of Funny Fest (Calgary Comedy Festival) and has opened for comedians like Gilbert Gottfried. He is also a sought after keynote speaker on topics like humor, disability advocacy, education and community building.

About Nina G

In addition to being a comedian, Nina G is also a college and corporate speaker and author of three books. Her memoir, Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen, was released to critical acclaim in 2019 and is about realizing her lifelong comedy dream while overcoming internalized stigma. In February 2022, she launched her new book co-authored by OJ Patterson, Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History. Nina has performed all over the United States and appeared on many daytime TV talk shows, NPR broadcasts, and podcasts.

About Steve Danner

Steve Danner’s comedy career began as an audience member at a comedy club. That night, the comedian on stage started riffing with him and after Danner showcased his own riffing skills, the comic approached Danner after the show and suggested he give comedy a try. He soon began a career as a comedian and producer and has opened for many headliners such as Last Comic Standing Winner Felipe Esparza.

About Mean Dave

Comedian Mean Dave has opened for many notable comedians like Josh Blue, Big Jay Oakerson, and Jay Mohr, and has performed at colleges across the US. Mean Dave’s role in the Comedians with Disabilities Act helps to bring his critical message about addiction and disabilities to audiences around the world.