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He has also written skits for the Internet show “It's Time 2 Laugh”, which can be seen at streamingfaith.com/time2laugh. He is also featured on the show as a comedian presenting the “Laugh of the Day," as well as appearing in some of the skits. Corie has performed at over 100 churches, events, and colleges, including hosting Step Shows and Comedy Shows at colleges and university's. Under the tutorledge of Akintunde, Corie gained experience in learning how to conduct all the other aspects of comedy, in which otherwise he would have lacked. In July of 2005, Corie had the privilege to perform in front of thousands on the Family Expo Stage at T.D. Jakes “Mega fest.” Also in 2005, Corie was blessed with the opportunity to perform at Pastor Jamal Bryant's church Deliverance Temple in Baltimore, Maryland. On January 14, 2006, along with comedians Mike Goodwin, and Todd Mickens, recorded their nationally released DVD entitled “ The Heavy Hitters of Gospel Comedy.” He also co-produced Akintunde's stand up comedy DVD, “Brutally Honest”. In 2006, Corie made his television debut on the TV Series, “ God Aint No Joke” which currently airs on the “Black Family Channel." Corie Johnson is a Comedian, Actor, and Motivational Speaker from Columbia, South Carolina. Born in 1984, Corie is a graduate of W.J. Keenan High School. After graduation, he enrolled at Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. While attending Morris College, he discovered his gift as a comedian. In 2003, he began his comedic career at the Comedy House in Columbia, South Carolina. He continued to perform at the Comedy House on “Open Mic Night” over the next year and a half. In 2005, He entered a Christian comedy competition presented and hosted by Christian Comedian Akintunde and No Joke Entertainment. After being named one of the top performers, Akintunde decided to take the young comedian under his wing to help groom him in an effort for him to have the opportunity to reach his greatest potential. |
