SPECIAL EVENT

Black Creatives Matter Presents: Dick Gregory Taught Me

with Paris Sashay

Zoe became Dick Gregory’s assistant,and managing the last four years of his career, which consisted of producing 20 shows and booking over 200 comedy appearances. Zoe was also responsible for Dick’s interview, at Breakfast Club Power 105.1, which to date, has been one of his most notable conversations and recognized among the radio show’s Top 20 interviews. She is also featured in the 2021 The One and Only Dick Gregory .

Zoe is a stand up comedian, Producer, and manager

Graduate of Second City in Chicago,IL.

Zoe’s connections are invaluable. Her creative magic cannot be boxed into one word, but one thing is for sure – Zoe is a influencer that everyone should know.

Paris Sashay

Paris Sashay is a comedienne, actor, writer and producer from Washington, DC, currently residing in New York. Her command as a seasoned storyteller makes even the mundane experience feel like an adventure. Audiences across the country fall in love with her infectious laugh, wit, and style.

Nothing can stop Paris’ ascension to stardom, unequivocally one of the funniest rising comediennes with highlighted performances at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal along with appearances on Comedy Central, Pause on HBO Max, and BET 50 Central. Tiffany Haddish mentioned Paris on the most recent season of her Netflix comedy specials ‘She Ready’. Her comedy special can be seen on ‘Unprotected Sets on EPIX’ produced by Wanda Sykes.

Paris has worked with Micheal Che, Dick Gregory, Wanda Sykes, Lil Rel, and Roy Wood Jr. offering her piercing insight on issues of the day. Just to name a few places, she’s performedat The Howard Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Caroline’s on Broadway, Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store and is a regular at The Comedy Cellar.

She recently debuted her comedy album ‘My Honest Ignorance’ on all streaming platforms which ranked #1 on Itunes upon release! As well as her viral TIK TOK comedy video ‘Im Picky With My Gay’.

She triumphantly debuted at the Improv only days after losing several teeth in a brutal attack by a toxic man sexually harassing her on the street. In 2016, Paris launched the #TeethAndTittiesCampaign raising awareness about violence against women.

She has been a panel member on “Wild’n Out Wednesday’s with Roland Martin” on TV One, BET, Comedy Central, EPIX and interviewed on Fox 5 DC, NBC 4 Washington, and WUSA 9 regarding her assault. Additionally, Paris frequently serves as a motivational speaker, having the honor of being the 2013 and 2017 Commencement Speaker at The Foundation School in Gaithersburg, MD.

* All Emails Collected Will Be Shared With Paris Sashay For Promotional Purposes Only*

07/13/2023 7:00 PM

Door Time: 6:00 PM

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7:00pm Show - Admission is 21 and Over Unless Accompanied By a Parent

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Zoe became Dick Gregory’s assistant,and managing the last four years of his career, which consisted of producing 20 shows and booking over 200 comedy appearances. Zoe was also responsible for Dick’s interview, at Breakfast Club Power 105.1, which to date, has been one of his most notable conversations and recognized among the radio show’s Top 20 interviews. She is also featured in the 2021 The One and Only Dick Gregory .

Zoe is a stand up comedian, Producer, and manager

Graduate of Second City in Chicago,IL.

Zoe’s connections are invaluable. Her creative magic cannot be boxed into one word, but one thing is for sure – Zoe is a influencer that everyone should know.

Paris Sashay