Let's Get Silly!

Actor, improviser, and all around awesome fella, Johnny Ray Meeks (Crazy Ex- Girlfriend)  joins Dashia in this week's episode of LGS. They talk about the versatility of Steve Martin, unintentionally witnessing someone doing something silly, and the awkward things teenagers do to have fun.

Remember to rate, review and share Let’s Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in life.

Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at [email protected].

Produced by Cj Merriman.

Music by T.S. Grooves.

More about Johnny

Johnny is an actor/ improviser/writer originally from St. Louis, MO. He has been performing and teaching improvisational comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Theatre in Los Angeles since 2005 and now serves as the Director of Education for the UCB Training Center.

As an actor, you may have seen Johnny on TV on such shows as Brooklyn 99, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Modern Family, Up All Night, NTSF:SD:SUV::, Comedy Bang Bang among others. Johnny co-wrote and starred in the film Alleyball, winner "Best Feature" of both the SoCal Independent Film Festival and the New York Independent Features Festival.

Twitter:  @johnnyraymeeks

Instagram: @johnnyraymeeks

Shout Outs:

Sea of Thieves

Polenta

Laugh Yoga  w/ Lisa Sanphillipo

This week on LGS, Lisa Sanphillippo (comedian, teacher, and Laugh Yoga Leader)  and I discuss the Seattle sketch comedy scene, the realness of cringe humor, and how different eras in comedy shaped our youth. We also discuss her interest in Laugh Yoga and how dumb, fun, and absurd comedy is as delicious as a piece of chocolate cake.

Remember to rate, review and share Let’s Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in life.

Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at [email protected].

Produced by Cj Merriman

Music by T.S. Grooves

More About Lisa:

Lisa Sanphillippo started her comedy career directing a Peanuts cartoon in third grade. She got rave reviews. Since that time she has had many roles in plays and sketch comedy (with four different groups), lead Science Demonstrations and garden tours for folks of all ages, was Mrs. Claus  over Zoom for the little children this last winter. And currently teaches Laughter Yoga.

IG: @sanphillippo

Facebook: Lisa Sanphillippo

Let's Get Silly's Shout Outs:

Ginger Chew Candy (Yum!)

We’re back and I’ve got something special for you...In this week’s episode, Omari Soulfinger (Comedian, Advocate, and Clown)  and I discuss how cringe comedy is an invitation to love ourselves, the magic of Mr. Bean, Marx Brothers, and Charlie Chaplin, and the magical silliness of being a new parent. We also share stories of being a mischievousness clown and how clown names can quickly turn dirty.

Remember to rate, review and share Let’s Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in their life.

Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at [email protected].

More About Omari:

Omari Soulfinger, MSW (he/they) is a comedian- advocate, from Brooklyn NY. They serve as the  Director of Creative Advocacy with Theatre of the Oppressed NYC; and an educator with Brooklyn Movement Center, and Ramapo for Children. Omari is committed to making his art  (storytelling, physical comedy, psychodrama, invisible theatre, multimedia, burlesque and dance) activism, and ritual art indistinguishable.

www.omarisoulfinger.com

@omarisoulfinger (IG)

Marian Yesufu and her daughter Amina, join Dashia on Season 2 of Let's Get Silly. They play two new games, "Make A Weird Sound" and "Laugh Like A..."; discuss the best ways to cut people with your words; celebrate the undeniable joy of Tiffany Haddish; and ponder, “Do  people really slip on banana peels?” Remember if you like this episode, rate, review, and subscribe!

Let's Get Silly is produced by Cj Merriman and Dashia Magee. Music by T.S. Grooves.

More About Marian...

Marian Yesufu is a comedian, mother, and behavioral therapist. She is the founder of the Afro Civilization Fair and Black Women in Comedy festival . Get her latest album “Mom Guilt” at www.marianyesufu.com .

IG: @marianyesufu

In this week’s episode, Ashleigh Rosé (Comedian and Actor)  and I reminiscence about playing characters in a “Color Purple” Parody sketch at UCB,  Black shows from back in the day, how she inherited her boughetto comedy style, and taking care of our LA dogs. 

Ashleigh Rosé has so many characters in her that come out through our talk. It's awesome, so listen! 

LGS Music by T.S.Grooves and Produced by Cj Merriman.

More about Ashleigh Rosé:

She is an American comic, and actor hailing from Cowtown Capital, Sacramento, California. Fun fact, Ashleigh is lactose-intolerant and got her improv as well as sketch comedy training at the Upright Citizens Brigade. She was affectionately named after Ashley Abbott, a fictional character from The Young and the Restless.  Keeping true to her namesake, Ashleigh is also both young (do not ask for documentation) and restless.  There is not much time for rest while shuffling through her various lives as a comedian, actor, mom, and clinically insane person.

Check her out at:

ASHLEIGHROSÉ.COM

Tiktok Twitter IG FB: @BoughettoAsh

In this episode, Diosa an LA- based artist (Comedian, Storyteller, Photographer), tarot reader, and coffee connoisseur and I discuss the universal language of a whoopee cushion, how fart jokes belong to the masses, the art of a good roast and how laughter can easily turn into a rated-R  horror movie.  She shares her love of cooking and how comedy and cooking goes hand in hand. Produced by Cj Merriman.

More about Diosa:

Instagram: @diosanojoda

Sous Chef: @mamisxiles

🔮: @dianemarstarot

In this week's episode, Cj Merriman and I discuss what if an "over the shoulder boulder" could laugh what would it sound like, the LA theatre seen, how crying in your car is a must, and how comedy keeps us all happy. Cj Merriman is an actor, producer, and fellow podcaster. She co-hosts Theatre/Theatre. A podcast all about debating, dissecting, and disseminate great Playwrights, as well as spotlighting the LA theatre seen as it grows into a place for experimental art.

Let's Get Silly is produced by Cj Merriman and Dashia Magee. Music by T.S. Grooves.

More about Cj:

Cj Merriman is a member of Sacred Fools Theatre and has produced and been in a bunch of Serial Killers as well as Mary Watson in Watson, Marsha in The Magic Bullet Theory, Whitey the Chicken in The Behavior of Broadus and Dull in Skullduggery. She has also been in many beloved productions at the Hollywood Fringe Festival: Night Witches, Poe Show, and Toddler Bangs America.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ceeej69/

Theatre/Theater Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theatre-theater/id1510087173

Adam Bowling is a clown and Improvisor. He makes up one half of the Improv/Clown duo, Purdy Twins, where they use their southern charm, naïveté, and twin code to get away with murder, sometimes literally. Kidding. In this episode we discuss clowning versus improv. The wonderfulness of Molly Shannon, and you get to hear an EPIC laugh battle. Remember, if you like Let’s Get Silly, to subscribe and give us five stars. Now let’s get silly!

More About Adam…The Purdue Twins can be seen at the San Diego’s IMPRIDE festival, The Antelope Valley Improv Festival, The Long Beach Sketch/Improv Festival, The Wasatch Improv Festival in Salt Lake City and The Alaska State Improv Festival.

In this episode, Simonton and I discuss the Los Angles Improv scene, we giggle at the outlandish humor of Kel Mitchell and Maya Rudolph, and bask in the glory of being the weird one on stage. Simonton is a writer, actor, and improvisor. He’s the founder of Outcast Comedy Festival, where his mission to give everyone a platform to shine.

More about Simonton…

He’s a resident Picture Pennsylvania. In 2019 he Graduated from the University of Riverside California with a degree in political science and international affair in a minor in Theatre. In 2020 he received a certificate program from the University of Los Angeles California screen writing mentorship program. His IG page is the_great_simonton.

Marian Adewunmi Yesufu is a Nigerian/Ghanian-American Comedian. She’s the founder of Black Women in Comedy Festival and the Artistic Director of Soul Sista Comedy. In this week’s episode,  we pay homage to the greats: Whoopi, Monique, Viola, and Cicely, discussing that because of them the pressure of perfection is off and we can just play. The laugh battle turns into a healing coughing fit. (Don’t worry everything is alright!) and learn that Santa’s “Ho-ho-ho’s” is a reflection of his existential crisis. Remember, if you like Let’s Get Silly, subscribe and give us five stars. Now let’s get silly!

More about Marian…

Before quarantine she ran three shows at legendary comedy spots such as UCB, The Pack Theater, and Tao Comedy Studio in Los Angeles. She is an alumni of the CBS Diversity Showcase and Maude Writer at the Upright Citizens Brigade. She is currently collaborating with the brilliant folks at Impro Theater. She is also known for her fun and intersectional class, Black Musical Improv, that takes you through a Blackherstory perspective of musical improv. She will continue to teach this class through the end of the year virtually through WhoHaha.