Comedian Jamie Roberts
New York City, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2004 | SELF
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November 18, 2008 New York, NY- Island Def Jam has teamed up with New Rochelle High School in New York to put on the annual New Roc Rhapsody fundraiser event. Headlining the concert event will be Def Jam's own, Karina Pasian. The 17-year-old prodigy (and goddaughter of Quincy Jones) has already made a name for herself with the popular single, “16 @ War,” a song that tackles young women's issues in today's society. In addition to landing a successful hit, Pasian became the first Dominican to sing at the White House, and has been pre-nominated for six 2009 Grammy awards including Best Album and Best Performer. Hosted by NY Comedy Club's Jamie Roberts, the fundraiser will help to support the high school's three-time championship football team, which, sadly, has suffered financial losses in the school budget.
- Island Def Jam Records
November 18, 2008 New York, NY- Island Def Jam has teamed up with New Rochelle High School in New York to put on the annual New Roc Rhapsody fundraiser event. Headlining the concert event will be Def Jam's own, Karina Pasian. The 17-year-old prodigy (and goddaughter of Quincy Jones) has already made a name for herself with the popular single, “16 @ War,” a song that tackles young women's issues in today's society. In addition to landing a successful hit, Pasian became the first Dominican to sing at the White House, and has been pre-nominated for six 2009 Grammy awards including Best Album and Best Performer. Hosted by NY Comedy Club's Jamie Roberts, the fundraiser will help to support the high school's three-time championship football team, which, sadly, has suffered financial losses in the school budget.
- Island Def Jam Records
February 2, 2009 New York, NY-Having graced the stages across the Big Apple, Hollywood and
Atlanta, Jamie has come full circle to host the A-Town Comedy Throwdown show in his home town of Amityville, NY. Jamie has already made a name for himself, being named the Funniest Person from the Suburbs by Standup NY, but this show means a little bit more to him. "I perform in front of strangers every week, but there is nothing better than seeing people you know enjoying themselves at your show. It makes all the time and effort I have put into my career worthwhile." In addition to being featured on MTV's FNMTV in the summer of 2008, he is currently the producer and weekly host of Sunday Night Live at NY Comedy Club. Also performing are John "Fudge" Rickenbacker (MTV & BET), Erik Rivera (XM Radio & Comedy Central), Chuck Burks (Chappelle Show & Get Rich or Die Tryin), Danny Lafaro (Governor's & Laugh Factory) and Nigel Fullerton (BET's Coming to the Stage). The show is scheduled for March 7th, 10pm, at Chester's Restaurant, 136 Broadway, Amityville, NY
- Amityville Record
February 2, 2009 New York, NY-Having graced the stages across the Big Apple, Hollywood and
Atlanta, Jamie has come full circle to host the A-Town Comedy Throwdown show in his home town of Amityville, NY. Jamie has already made a name for himself, being named the Funniest Person from the Suburbs by Standup NY, but this show means a little bit more to him. "I perform in front of strangers every week, but there is nothing better than seeing people you know enjoying themselves at your show. It makes all the time and effort I have put into my career worthwhile." In addition to being featured on MTV's FNMTV in the summer of 2008, he is currently the producer and weekly host of Sunday Night Live at NY Comedy Club. Also performing are John "Fudge" Rickenbacker (MTV & BET), Erik Rivera (XM Radio & Comedy Central), Chuck Burks (Chappelle Show & Get Rich or Die Tryin), Danny Lafaro (Governor's & Laugh Factory) and Nigel Fullerton (BET's Coming to the Stage). The show is scheduled for March 7th, 10pm, at Chester's Restaurant, 136 Broadway, Amityville, NY
- Amityville Record
November 13, 2009 New York, NY- Four sould out shows and the word has spread about the great crowds that Jamie Roberts has been able to assemble in his home town of Amityville, NY. With the holiday season upon us, this local comedian has teamed up with the Toys for Tots program and will serve as agent to collect new and unwrapped gifts for those in need in these tough times. The show will consists of the same great talent but this time it is for a cause. Comedy and charity work are two key ingredients necessary to bring joy into someone’s heart during the holiday season. The show is scheduled for November 28, 9:00 pm, at Candlelite Cabaret Lounge, 136 Broadway, Amityville, NY. - Newsday.com
November 13, 2009 New York, NY- Four sould out shows and the word has spread about the great crowds that Jamie Roberts has been able to assemble in his home town of Amityville, NY. With the holiday season upon us, this local comedian has teamed up with the Toys for Tots program and will serve as agent to collect new and unwrapped gifts for those in need in these tough times. The show will consists of the same great talent but this time it is for a cause. Comedy and charity work are two key ingredients necessary to bring joy into someone’s heart during the holiday season. The show is scheduled for November 28, 9:00 pm, at Candlelite Cabaret Lounge, 136 Broadway, Amityville, NY. - Newsday.com
Discography
Comedian/Host Jamie Roberts
- Host of 10th Anniversary Hiphop4Life Celebration & Fundraiser- New York, NY December 2013
- Host of Breast Cancer Awareness Comedy Benefit Newark, NJ- October 2013
- Host of Bowling For A Cure Farmingdale, NY- October 2013
- Host of Dads of Comedy Show Gotham Comedy Club, August 2013- March 2014
- Host of Breast Cancer Awareness Comedy Benefit Brooklyn, NY- October 2011
- Host of YouthFest 2011 with Hiphop4Life Foundation John Jay College October 2011
- Host of 2nd Annual Long Island Hiphop Awards September 2011
- Host of Kids 4 Fashion Paul Aarrington Denim Studio Union Square Park (NYC) August 2011
- Host of Autism Speaks Awareness Weekend April 2011
- Host of One Night Stand Comedy Tour CUNY (Worlds AIDS DAY)- Nov 2010
- Host of American Diabetes Association Comedy Benefit- November 2010
- Host of Autism Speaks Comedy Benefit- April 2010
- Host of Big Brothers Big Sisters Comedy Benefit- January 2010
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Bio
Jamie Roberts is a name synonymous with many things including determined, focused, and laugh out loud funny. He possesses a persona that warms up the crowd and brings down the house. Jamie’s comedic timing and ability to turn any situation humorous has made him into one of the most sort after hosts in the New York City area. From film to the stage, Jamie is a comic’s comic – you never know what he may say or do next.
Jamie began his journey in Amityville, New York, where being funny was an every day thing for him. When he was crowned the ‘Funniest Person’ in his senior class, he realized that comedy was where he belonged. However, the journey would not be that light-hearted and free. In order for his comedy career to take off, Jamie knew he would have to hit the mean streets of New York City.
This young stand-up comedian was able to win-over the judges at Stand Up NY which was the first time Jamie performed at a major venue in New York City. His talent was confirmed when they named him the ‘Funniest Person from the Suburbs’. Ever since then, he has been pushing forward, continuing to make strives in the comedic world with performances in New York City Tri-state area, Hollywood, and Atlanta.
Jamie continued to breakdown barriers as he became the first non-Latino to produce the Latino Laughter comedy show at the New York Comedy Club. Along with producing the show, he was also the weekly host every Saturday night at the club for 10 straight months. This was no surprise to some industry insiders. He is known for his tenacity and ambition. There is no stage too big and no feat unconquerable in Jamie Roberts’ world. Jamie went on to produce a string of independent shows in the New York Tri-State area. He was also the producer and host of the One Night Stand Comedy Tour which stretched from the CUNY schools in New York City to the University of Wisconsin. The tour was catered towards educating college students about practicing safe sex and life lessons expressed through his standup comedy. The crowds followed him wherever he went from Jamie’s Back- 45 minutes of Just Jamie to The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show at The World Famous Supper Club in New York City. Jamie has been featured on MTV, Tidal, XM Radio, 770 WABC Radio (NY), NBC’s Law & Order and ABC’s (NYC) Eyewitness and Action News (Philadelphia) commercials.
Who would have thought this Long Island native would have what it takes to make it in the big city? Jamie is currently the executive producer and weekly host of the longest running Sunday show in NYC called Sunday Night Live. He is also the founder and executive director of Comedy With A Purpose. A business in which he uses comedy to address some serious social matters. With his clean cut good looks, insatiable charm, and cutting edge comedy, Jamie Roberts is the one to watch in the upcoming year.
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