Comedy Night with Josh Blue, Brett Leake, and Kathy Buckley June 8, 2010

Headliner Josh Blue, Last Comic Standing season four winner, who has cerebral palsy, uses his incredible sense of humor and likeability to defy stereotypes and encourage others to overcome their preconceived notions about people with disabilities. The show also features Brett Leake, the first comedian with muscular dystrophy to appear on NBC’s The Tonight Show. In 2003, public broadcasting stations around the country began running his hour-long comedy special Laughing Matters with Brett Leake. A gifted comedienne, award-winning actress, accomplished author, and renowned inspirational speaker, Kathy Buckley is a force like no other who uses humor to confront stereotypes about people who are deaf. Buckley is also a five-time American Comedy Award Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne. Part of the 2010 International VSA Festival.

Official Website: http://www.vsartsfestival.org