MICHAEL BLACKSON LIVE:
Michael Blackson has quickly become a show-stopping act since making his comic debut in 1992, cracking up audiences around the world with his onstage antics and top-notch jokes. Whether he's delivering one-liners or poking fun at the audience, the famed African King of Comedy proves he's a master of his craft that can keep crowds laughing with hilarious insights on everything from relationships to life in his native Africa. Sporting his trademark Dashikis, Blackson is a quick-witted stand-up act who's bound to have ticket buyers in hysterics as he hits the road for a string of highly anticipated tour dates.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in Ghana, Africa, Michael Blackson was brought up on Eddie Murphy's comedic style, developing his own stand-up skits at a young age. After moving to Pennsylvania in the early '90s and testing out his jokes at local clubs, Blackson began competing in comedy contests, where his performances attracted attention from none other than Ice Cube. It wasn't long after they met that he appeared in Cube's hit film Next Friday, and his career took off from there. Since then, he's had several more acting roles as well as stints on BET's ComicView and Shaq's All Star Comedy Jam, proving he's an all-around entertainer at heart with his impressive acting chops and outrageous skits. Showcasing his many talents on tour, Blackson will have fans doubled-over in laughter on his hilarious upcoming dates.