Shang has come a long way from the boroughs of New York. Originally from Brooklyn, this Carnegie Mellon University graduate and aspiring illustrator began his comedy career on a dare a friend bet him $50 to take the stage during open-mike night at a local comedy club. Shang won the bet, caught the comedy bug and quickly became an underground favorite with his dark, avant-garde, socio-political style.

The charismatic comic has proven his premiere stand-up skills with appearances nationwide and abroad. With one of the most memorable performances of 1995 on HBO's "DEF Comedy Jam" two half-hour specials on BET's "Comic View Grand Stand,"

Shang has cemented his position as one of the brightest African-American funnymen in the business. His passionate and explosive humor has also been showcased on "Politically Incorrect," "NBC's Comedy Showcase" "VH-1's The List" and "Comedy Central's Comic Justice "Comedy Cobana", Galavision's K -loco, Mun2's "Loco Comedy" among others.

In addition, he has displayed impressive comedic acting ability as a series regular on the late-night laugh-fest "The Newz" and was the featured guest co -host on "Russell Simmons One - World Music Beat."

With guest starring roles on episodes of "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "The Parenthood," Shang was also selected as "Best of the Fest" on HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival Special. Shang will continue to rise to the top of the comedy ranks with high-profile acting, televised stand up and personal appearances.

The debut of Shang's first major release CD entitled "SHANGRY!!" on Uproar Records was just released in all major music stores to rave reviews. In addition, he will be featured in several Upcoming international televised shows in Japan, Ireland, London and Amsterdam. Most recently, Shang worked on a panel with MTV's "Choose or Lose" & also is a regular commentator on Air America Radio's "Unfiltered".. Shang will continue to rise to the top of the comedy ranks with high-profile acting & televised stand up & personal appearances this year.

"Provocative, engaging & very funny"
-Chuck Crisafulli, LA TIMES

"Extremely funny and socially relevant"
-Fred Soloman, THE SENTINEL

"Unique uncompromising style, not your ordinary comic"
-Cindy Franks, SAN FRANCISCO WEEKLY

"Shang's comedy is a funny dark twist on social commentary"
-Jim Jacobson, HOLLYWOOD GAZATTE

"Funny Conscience comedy at it's best"
-Desiree Jones, NY TREND
 
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