Comedian - Lav Luv

From his early start hosting high school talent shows, to his honorable stint in the United States Armed Forces, "LAV LUV" has always know that his destiny was on stage, making people laugh. LAV made his way to "open mic night" at Atlanta's Uptown Comedy Corner, and has been on a whirlwind roll with comedy ever since. He is now one of the four permanent hosts at Uptown Comedy Corner which has showcased for hosts Corey "ZOOMAN" Miller, Earthquake, Chris Tucker, and Don "DC" Curry. "He is one of the best dressed comedians tour right now…" comments radio personality Sexy Wanda Smith of the WVEE 103 FM (Atlanta) morning show. With his suave looks and debonair, no holds barred approach to the stage, LAV has become one of today's hottest young comedy commodities. His performances on three (3) seasons of Black Entertainment Television's "COMIC VIEW" still has viewers laughing.

"Lav is a constant professional", comments Roosevelt Johnson promoter of the RJE Urban Comedy Cabaret Tour, "He is a mixture of Chris Rock and D. L. Hughley. If he was in California at Seven O'clock and we had a concert at Eight O' clock in Atlanta, Lav would make the concert and would take over the crowd. Lav is one of the few comedians that I can say I have a beautiful personal and professional relationship with. We have never, ever had a problem with one another…".

Lav is a true student of the art of professional stand up comedy and is a very diverse comedian with jokes dealing with socioeconomic/ politically correct issues to the ambiance of normal relationships and racially provoking thoughts. He consistently polishes his act and has expanded his talents to improvisation.

The Black Top Comedy Improv Group is one of the new projects he is a part of. Lav is a constant headling performer on the RJE Urban Comedy Cabaret Tour, So So Def Records and Jive Records Black College Comedy Tour, numerous concert and comedy club venues.




Appearances:

Television / Print Exposure:
As of September 1, 2000

• HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" - 1996 & 1997

• BET's "Comic View" - 1997 - 2000

• UPN Networks' "Arnell Star's American Music Makers" - 1997

• WB Networks' "Comic Escape" - 1997

• WINNER - COORS LITE Southeast Region Comedy Showcase - 1995

• WINNER - SCHILITZ MALT LIQUOR Comedy Competition - 1995

• 45 date National Play "Daddy Where Are You?" - 1996

• La Face Records Platinum Party (Host) - 1998

• JIVE RECORDS Black College Comedy Tour - 1999 (Headliner)

• Comedy Cabaret Tour Y2K - 2000

• Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Black College Comedy Tour '98 (Headliner)

•Black Entertainment Television's "Rap City" Black College Comedy Tour ‘98


Has Showcased For:
• J. Anthony Brown

• Cedric "The Entertainer"

• Donald "DC" Curry,

• D. L. Hughley

• Bernie Mac

• Joe Torry

• Chris Tucker

• O' Jays

• Najee

• Jonathan Butler

• K- Ci & Jo Jo

• Brian Mc Knight

• Keith Sweat

• The Temptations

Comedy Zone Spotlights:

• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Greensboro, North Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Memphis, Tennessee
• New York City, New York
• Tallahassee, Florida
• Charleston, South Carolina
• Columbia, South Carolina
• Norfolk, Virgina

Uptown Comedy Stop:

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Clevland, Ohio
• Washington, D.C.

Nightclubs:
• Millennium - Cleveland, Ohio
• Bea's Comedy Kitchen - Detroit, Michigan
• Café Echelon - Atlanta, Georgia

Colleges and Universities

• Albany State University - Albany, Georgia

• Bethune - Cookman College - Daytona Beach, Florida

• Clark - Atlanta University - Atlanta, Georgia

• Coppin State University - Baltimore, Maryland

• Delaware State University - Dover, Delaware

• Florida A& M University - Tallahassee, Florida

• Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia

• Howard University - Washington D. C.

• Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte, North Carolina

• North Carolina Central University - Durham, North Carolina

• Morehouse College - Atlanta, Georgia

• Morgan State University - Baltimore, Maryland

• North Carolina A & T State University - Greensboro, North Carolina

• South Carolina State University - Orangeburg, South Carolina

• Troy State - Troy, Alabama

• Western Carolina University - Boone, North Carolina

• Winston - Salem State University - Winston - Salem, North Carolina

Military Bases:

• Shaw Air Force Base - Sumpter, South Carolina

• Pensacola Navel Base - Pensacola, Florida

Personal Profile - Lav Luv

SIGN: March 24, 19?? - Aries

BIRTHPLACE: Atlanta, Georgia

FAVORITE MAGAZINE: FORBES

FAVORITE MOVIE: "Scary Movie"

FAVORITE ALBUM: NEW EDITION GREATEST HITS

FAVORITE BOOK: "NIGER" - Dick Gregory

FAVORITE TELEVISION SHOW: "The Chris Rock Show" - HBO

HOBBIES: Bowling and Movies

FAVORITE FOOD: Lasagza

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS: Any Atlanta Team (High School, College, Pro)

EDUCATION: University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland

FIRST COMEDY SHOW I ATTENDED: DC CURRY - 1992

FIRST COMEDY PERFORMANCE: Just Jokin' - HOUSTON, TEXAS - 1996

STARTED BEING A COMEDIAN BECAUSE . . . I had the self determination and skills to be a great comedian, Plus I thought I was funny.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT ON STAGE: At Uptown Comedy Corner (ATLANTA) and I told a female in the crowd she was not ready for me and she ran on stage and unzipped my pants

GREATEST INSPIRATION: My loving Mother - Mattie

GOALS IN LIFE: To become the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)

GOALS IN ENTERTAINMENT: Television and Movie Writing, Acting, and Producing

Children: None

IF I COULD NOT BE A COMEDIAN, I WOULD BE . . . Entertainment Lawyer

MY IDEAL COMEDY SHOW WOULD FEATURE . . . Eddie Murphy, Bill Cosby, Chris Rock and Lav Luv - HOST

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