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Join us for 'We're Done Here' with NYC comedian Meka Mo as we light up the conversation with the brilliantly funny Ariel Elias. This episode, part of our "Racial Trauma Series," explores the unique intersection of comedy and emotional wellness. 🤣💔From the sun-starved streets of NYC to the warmth of Atlanta, Ariel spills the tea on being Jewish, the trauma behind every Jewish holiday, and how a beer can turned her into a viral sensation overnight. 🍺💥 This episode explores the unique blend of humor and hardship, and how comedy becomes a coping mechanism. We're peeling back layers of racial and cultural trauma, but with a twist only comedians could manage. Because sometimes, you're not as done as you thought you were.Subscribe, like, and comment! Tell us your craziest 2023 story (we won't judge...much). 🗣️KEEP UP WITH ARIELAriel Elias is a comedian living in New York City. Growing up, this Kentucky Jew made everyone laugh at her bat mitzvah, and the rest is history. Today, her comedy is a fun mesh of unique, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations. Described as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by the New York Times, Ariel has also been featured in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, and on Good Morning America. As a traveling stand-up comedian, she performed on the set of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, as well as one of the Best Comedians of 2022.After catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool, calm, and hilarious composure, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! which received over one million views on YouTube. In the same week, she also appeared for an interview on the daytime talk show, Sherri.When not performing, she’s probably petting a dog or struggling through a crossword puzzle.Watch Ariel on Jimmy Kimmel!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dY-E8tvncoFind her upcoming shows and website here!https://linktr.ee/ariel_comedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariel_comedy/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariel_comedy💁🏿♀️ KEEP UP WITH MEKA 💁🏿♀️🔗 Follow Meka | https://linktr.ee/MekaMo🌐 Website | https://www.mekamocomedy.com/🎭 PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK 🎭🌐 Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/📸 Socials | @ilovebigcomedy🤝🏿TEAM 🤝🏿🎤 Creator & Host: Meka Mo🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network✂️ Editor: Mike Albanese🎶 Music: Yoshinori 747🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle📸 Cover Art Photo: photojuice🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/vnn5wDISCLAIMERIn our content, including but not limited to podcasts and streaming series, we may discuss, mention, or review products, services, or companies. This does not imply any form of endorsement or affiliation. We may receive remuneration for mentions or through affiliate links in descriptions, which will be explicitly disclosed. Parts of our content are satirical, intended for entertainment and do not represent our or any discussed entities' views. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names doesn't imply endorsement. The respective trademark owners are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse, our content.
