Shang at Riot Act Comedy Club June 1, 2007

Riot Act is proud to welcome Shang in his only real DC appearance in many years June 1st and 2nd for four amazing shows.

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. He felt It was a way to get the things that he was passionate & angry about that he saw in the world. So he caught the comedy bug & quickly became an underground favorite with his dark, edgy 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" and won Two half-hour Comedy specials on BET's "Comic View Grand Stand". Shang has cemented his position as one of the brightest funnymen in the business and his political and explosive humor has been showcased on HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival Special "Best of the Fest". Other appearances include "Politically Incorrect",and the BBC's "Funny Business", Mun2's "Loco Comedy Jam", NBC'S "Comedy Showcase", MTV's "Choose or Lose", National Lampoon's "New Faces", Comedy Central's Jamie Foxx-presents "Laffapalooza" & was a Co-Host on Russell Simmon's "One World Music Beat".

Shang also is a Co-producer & host of BET'S "Access Granted" and is a regular on Bet's "Comic View", which airs weeknights at 10pm. In addition, he has displayed impressive comedic acting and writing ability as a series regular on the late-night laugh-fest "The Newz" and was a contributing writer for George Magazine. Now Shang has been making headway into the acting field with recent guest starring roles on episodes of On CBS's "NCIS", ABC's "Zack & Cody", NBC's "Passions", WB's "The Jamie Foxx Show" and just finished shooting a pilot for FOX TV Called "FACELESS" written & directed by hot new director Joe Carmahan ("Narc" & "Smoking Aces") and produced by Tony Krantz ("24", "The PJ's" and "Sports Night"). The debut of Shang's first major release CD entitled "SHANGRY!!", on Uproar Records, is in stores now. Shang also appeared on one of the most played Comedy Specials on XM Radio called "Live on Broadway" taped at the world famous Caroline's on Broadway In NY.

In addition, he will be featured in several upcoming international televised shows in Japan, Ireland, London and Amsterdam. Shang continues to rise to the top. Do not miss him up close and personal June 1st and 2nd at Riot Act Comedy Club

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Riot Act Comedy Club is DCs best place to see comedy up close in a cool and intimate atmosphere. Located right below the great HR-57 Jazz Club, Riot Act offers the greatest comedy shows nightly. Tuesdays are Open Mics, Wednesdays are alternative comedy nights and Thursdays thru Saturdays we have national and local headliners from HBO, Comedy Central and Showtime. Riot Act even allows customers to bring their own beverages for just a $3 uncorking fee. Do not miss a great night out and see all of our shows and get more information at www.riotactcomedy.com

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