About this Event
Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred, Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who was named one of the TIME100 Next 2022 as an emerging advocate and creative and a Variety Screenwriter to Watch (2022). Joel has also been recognized as one of The Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor by the New York Times. Joel starred in the Searchlight Pictures rom-com Fire Island, which won the 2023 Dorian Award for Best TV movie and was called an “instant classic” by the AV Club. The GLAAD Award winning film, which he also wrote, was released on Hulu in June 2022 and received a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay and two Emmy nominations for his writing and best Outstanding Television movie in 2023. His first hour-long comedy special for Netflix, called Psychosexual, was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. In his special, Joel explores his experiences and observations as a gay Asian American male with commentary on identity, sexuality, cultural expectations, and more. Joel currently stars on the Apple TV+ series Loot playing Nicholas, Maya Rudolph’s quirky assistant. The series was created by Alan Yang and Mat Hubbard and will have its season 2 premiere later this year. Other TV and Film credits include Sunnyside (NBC), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Shrill (Hulu), Search Party (TBS), BoJack Horseman, Big Mouth, The Week Of (Netflix), & American Dad (Fox).
Bar Opens 5:30pm
7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
$30.25 GA
Ages 21+
*This event is General Admission standing and seating. Seating is first come first served and not guaranteed. Arrive early for best seat selection
**You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to enter The Bell House, no exceptions (A photo of a license is not admissible)
$.25 per ticket sold benefits Comedy Gives Back, a safety net for the comedy community.
For more information, please visit www.comedygivesback.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, United States
USD 35.70
