From the impressionable age of eleven, Milton “Lil Rel” Howery set out to make the world laugh. With influential comedians like Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Louie Anderson in their prime, Lil Rel spent the early 90’s tuned into classic programs like Def Comedy Jam and Raw. While other young adolescents in his West Side Chicago neighborhood were doing typical juvenile things, he was studying and mastering the art of comedy. Now as a well-respected comedian, actor and writer, Lil Rel has become a comedic staple in Chicago and a rising star nationally. Check out his recent show Lil Rel at Denver.
Lil Rel is perhaps best known as a semi-finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and from his show stopping performances on Comedy Central’s Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at The El Rey, Martin Lawrence 1st Amendment on Starz, and HBO’s Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy. He also recently appeared as a round table guest on E’s Chelsea Lately and has performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in the world including the Just For Laughs Festivals in both Montreal and Chicago, the South Africa Comedy Festival and NBC’s Diversity Showcase, which he is returning to host this year. Lil Rel was also cast in the reboot of the Fox series In Living Color spearheaded by the original creator Keenen Ivory Wayans. His new CD, “I Know You Hear Me, But Are You Listening” is available on iTunes. With all of this already under his belt, it is no surprise that Lil Rel was also named by Variety as one of 2012 Top 10 Comics to Watch. Additionally, he has also just taped his Comedy Central Half Hour which airs Spring 2013 and currently developing a sketch series for Comedy Central.
As Lil Rel’s fan base grew, so did his opportunities. He submitted a performance tape to BET’s Comic View casting department and was offered his first paid television spot in 2001. Proving to be a natural comedian with an undeniable stage presence, he was invited to perform again on the following season. With Comic View at its peak of popularity, the exposure launched him to the next phase of his career. By earning the respect of powerful show executives through his hilarious story-telling and knowledgeable off-stage demeanor, Lil Rel became a regularly featured comedian all over television and the nation.
He currently tours the country leaving pieces of himself and his life on every stage and city he touches. Don’t miss out!! Catch him this June at Denver Comedy Works!
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