
Stand-up comedian Maya May (Courtesy of Tandem Photo)
Writer and stand-up comedian Maya May will perform for University of Colorado students at 7 p.m. on Thursday, �Feb. 25. �The event, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement and the Dennis Small Cultural Center, is part of CU’s celebration of Black History Month.
Since starting out in stand-up in 2014, May has made a name for herself with a number of high-profile performances. She has been featured at numerous comedy festivals and showcases nationwide, including the Boston Comedy Festival and Lady Laughs.�The native Chicagoan and LA-based comedian is also the co-host of the Lincoln Project�s �We�re Speaking� podcast.
To craft her socially-conscious brand of comedy, she uses a mix of life experiences and observations about topics like race, politics and gender. May�s performance will provide students with fun, laughs and an insightful social commentary.
Register for the event on the Center for Student Involvement�s website here.
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Marion Walmer at [email protected].