Comedian Gina Yashere to perform Thursday at Nebraska Union
Released on 02/17/2014, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014
WHERE: Nebraska Union Crib, 14th and R Streets
The University Program Council at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present "Comedy Spotlight with Gina Yashere" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Nebraska Union Crib, 14th and R streets. This event is free and open to the public.
Yashere is a highly sought-after British comedian who has sold out many theaters across the United Kingdom and appeared on many hit television shows in the United States. Her TV appearances include "The Jay Leno Show," "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien," "Last Comic Standing," "Chelsea Lately," "Def Comedy Jam" and her own comedy special, "Skinny B*tch" on Showtime.
Her legendary stand-up performances are fueled by her infectious personality and bombastic delivery, and have led her to win Best Female Comedian at the Black Entertainment and Comedy Awards four years in a row.
The University Program Council is a student organization that provides diverse, educational and entertaining programs to enhance the UNL community. For more information, go to http://involved.unl.edu/upc.
Writer: Karen Freimund Wills
News Release Contacts:
- Karen Freimund Wills, Program Coordinator, University Program Council
phone: 402-472-9749