A recent event showcased local comedians like Lonnie Cox, Ricky Cruz, and Drew Illa. The event was not just a night of laughs, but also a fundraiser for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Brittany Brave, the show’s host, shared her personal story of how comedy helped her escape an abusive relationship.
Brave expressed, “[The Diddy scandal] is topical right now so it made sense to join the conversation in a productive way. Comedy is what pulled me out of an abusive relationship that lasted for three years and it continues to help all of us make sense of life, especially the parts of it that sting.” Comedy has a unique way of addressing tough topics and providing a source of healing and understanding for both the performers and the audience.