Miller Lite Comedy Search
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| Miller Lite Comedy | |
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| Genre | Comedy competition |
| Country | United States |
| Participants | Comedians |
| Activity | Stand-up comedy |
| Website | standupitsmillertime |
The Miller Lite Comedy Search Contest a nationally known contest which identifies up-and-coming comedians in the Chicago metropolitan area as well as nationwide.[1]
Even though the contest is not limited to African-American contestants, the vast majority of those who have competed have been African-American. Miller Brewing Company has usually collaborated with Chicago radio station WGCI-FM to host the event at various venues. Redd Foxx was the host of the event the first year, and later comedians such as Damon Wayans, Eddie Griffin, Mo'Nique and Steve Harvey have acted as hosts.
Some past finalists and winners have included:
- Sheryl Underwood - 1989 Finalist
- Alan Roger Currie - 1989 Grand Prize Winner
- Adele Givens - 1990 Finalist
- Bernie Mac - 1990 Grand Prize Winner
- Cedric the Entertainer
Craig frazier was the first winner in 1988
- ^ "Miller Lite Comedy Search celebrates 16 years of hilarious comedy" Chicago Defender, Real Times Inc. 2003. HighBeam Research 16 August 2009