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Black Benefits Comedy

  • EastSide Arts Alliance 2277 International Boulevard Oakland, CA, 94606 United States (map)

Laughs with Benefits Presents…

Black Benefit Comedy

All Proceeds go to famine relief in Sudan

$12 early bird tickets

$20 at the door

18+ Age Show

Join in on an unforgettable evening of laughter and community at the Black Benefit Comedy Show. Featuring a lineup of talented comedians,; Janee Lucas, Carinne Salnave and Cheres Flentoil with surprise guest appearances! Watch comics perform for a cause, all proceeds will be donated to famine relief in Sudan!

Hosted at the renowned East Side Arts Alliance in the heart of Oakland, California, this comedy show is more than just a night of humor. It's a celebration of culture, creativity, and community spirit. Come ready to enjoy performances that blend sharp wit with insightful commentary, all while supporting a meaningful cause.

Gather your friends and family for a night that promises to entertain and inspire. The Black Benefit Comedy Show is an event you won't want to miss!

Featuring:

Cherese Flentoil is a San Francisco–born comedian known for her bold energy, sharp timing, and fearless Bay Area perspective. She has performed at top venues including Cobb’s Comedy Club (where she headlined her own show), Tommy T’s, Flappers Comedy Club, Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, Yoshi’s Oakland, and The Comedy Chateau in North Hollywood, where she also participated in the Comedy Festival. Chereese has opened for Hannibal Thompson and recently performed internationally at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club in Toronto.

Carinne Salnave is originally from the Bay Arca. She has been gracing stages all over the Bay Area and even performed in Africa! Her comedy is a take on everyday life and culture. She delivers laughs with authenticity and charm.

Janeé Lucas is a omic born and raised in SF CA  she has done the NY comedy festival 2022 and 2024. She is a regular at Tommy T’s comedy club, cobbs comedy club , yoshis, the BATTERY, ShE played p diddy in Luigi the musical and performed in the Edinburgh , Scotland Fringe Festival 2025!

with Special Guest

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