Kelli Dunham

Need a comic for your next pride event? You’ve come to the right place. Kelli has performed at many many pride events nationwide, including Long Beach (CA) Pride, Atlanta Pride, Baltimore Pride, Seattle Pride, Toronto Pride and even Lacrosse, Wisconsin Pride! If you’re specifically looking for someone to host, don’t forget to check out the emcee page when you’re done here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Booking Kelli Dunham for Your Pride Event

Q. Is Kelli funny?

A. Yes, apparently many people seem to think so. Her debut comedy CD, “I am NOT a 12 Year Old Boy” has been in regular rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Raw Dog station since it came out a few years ago.  She gets many repeat gigs and excellent reviews. She even gets fan mail that starts “you’re very funny” and doesn’t lead to stalking.

Q. Is Kelli responsible? Punctual? Clean? Respectful?

A. Yes, Kelli really is a Boi Scout. Or a Grrl Scout. Or a Womyn Scout, if you’d prefer. She shows up on time, makes people laugh, handles difficult situations with tact and grace and will not have sex with monogamously partnered women on your pride committee.

Q. Is Kelli really an ex nun?

A. Yes, but not to worry. She has stopped doing the Stations of the Cross as a sound check.

Q. Is it true that Kelli used to live in Port-au-Prince Haiti, that she speaks Kreyol, still skateboards even though she is well into her third decade of life, can blow air out through her eyes and once rescued a three legged diabetic cat who was stuck in a haymow?

A. Yes, yes, yes, yes, and the cat was not diabetic.

Q. Is it also true that Kelli has never been drunk?

A. This is indeed accurate. Kelli gets sleepy after the first 1.5 ounces of alcohol and has never quite had the fortitude to proceed past the second drink. While this means she doesn’t have any stories which begin “…so after I passed out in the green room… ” This might prove disappointing to some. On the other hand, she isn’t going to be throwing up on your stage manager either.

Q. Does Kelli play well with drag queens?

A. Kelli understands the importance of submitting to the will of local queens when doing local events, especially local pride events. She has even been known to remember that queens must be given straws when served drinks. This usually earns her a certain amount of respect.

Q. Will Kelli say bad words when we ask her not to?

A. No. Kelli is a grown up. She sometimes says bad words, especially if she drops something heavy on her foot, or a rainbow archway collapses on her head, but none of her jokes depend on them

Q. Will Kelli scare our students/parents/ the straight politicians?

A. A reporter once referred to Kelli as the “koala bear comic” and her friends and exes have never let her forget this. Unless your students, straight politicians or parents have a koala bear phobia, they shouldn’t be too frightened. In a recent email, accidentally forwarded to Kelli’s account by a corporate client, Kelli was described as “…[looking like] a stereotypical lesbian but nevertheless approachable [with a] warm, caring, mischievous delivery.” And the client never even saw Kelli in red plaid flannel.

Q. Has Kelli been around long? Where has she performed?

A. Kelli has been performing for a half dozen years. During her recent “I am NOT a 12 Year Old Boy” tour (more than 100 shows in 11 months) Kelli performed, well, just about everywhere. From atop a ladder at the LGBT business expo. For the attendees of the Beltane Sacred Sexuality Conference (on the front row? A dude wearing a beret and a cape and nothing else). Penn State. St Luke’s College in Sioux City Iowa. Long Beach, California Pride. The Sisterspace Weekend. And at dozens of fundraisers, community events, colleges, and clubs on both coasts and everywhere in between.

Q. Is Kelli expensive?

A.Well, she’s not free. She makes her living doing comedy and as much as she’d be tickled purple to subsist on funnel cakes, lube and frequent flyer miles, it doesn’t work well long term. At the same time, she is willing to work with non profits to make sure her services stay affordable. If you’re worried about price, talk with Kelli.