Page 60 - october issue 2017

COMEDY MC 120-FEATURE

DEL HARRISON & APRIL RUFFIN

INTERVIEWED BY KAI DESTINY
LosDel Harrison is a comedy Queen who was dubbed by
Del Harrison and April Ruffin are the brains behind the hottest
the prominent comedian Paul Mooney saying, "Del
entertainment show that's hit the streets of Hollywood called
Harrison has that IT Factor." She's done standup in the
Standup, Storytelling and Sangin. In which they have
states and internationally. She's been featured on
entertainers and comedians from all of the world get up on
stage at the famous Hollywood Improv theater and diner on Gotham Comedy Live (AXS TV), Laughs (FOX), The
Melrose to show the crowd what they're made of. The
Mo'Nique Show (BET) and winner of the Manhattan
comedians tell hilarious stories about their life and
Monologue Slam Comedy Show. As an only child, Del
occasionally will break out into a song that goes along with
Harrison entertained herself, family and friends with
their story. Del Harrison and April Ruffin are two intelligent
comedy. That passion grew into a profession and now
and savvy business women who are ringing in a new form of
she's in the position to give back to those who love the
comedy to Hollywood, much like Russell Simmons did with
Def Comedy Jam back in the 90s.
stage as much as she does.
The co-founders of Standup, Storytelling & Sanging, Del
April Ruffin is a Bronx native , who's the daughter of
Harrison and April Ruffin are giving artists a platform to
the affluent Baptist minster Rev. William H. Ruffin Jr.
showcase their talents. Their next once a month
and Elizabeth Ruffin. She's been singing since the age
extravaganza is happening on October 14th at the
of 6 and was a child prodigy in her academics. At the
Hollywood Improv located at 8162 Melrose Ave in
age of 19 she graduated college with her Bachelors of
Angeles, CA 90046 at 8pm. You don't want to miss it!
Art from the historically black college, Florida A & M
With the shape our country is in today, coming to their
University. After college she returned home to sing in
showcase once a month is a great escape from all the
the popular Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir and had
chaos. You get to kick back, relax, enjoy some great
the privilege of singing along side the iconic music
food, drinks and more importantly LAUGH. Please follow
legends Patti LaBelle and John Legend. April's love of
Standup, Storytelling & Sangin, Del Harrison and April
singing and acting gave her the opportunity to travel
Ruffin on their social media pages listed below so you
the world displaying her skills in Greece and Italy.
don't miss out on all the fun, excitement and special
When she returned back to the states she decided to
celebrity guests.
relocate to Hollywood and partnered with one of the
funniest women in comedy, Del Harrison and they
@standupstorytellingsangin
started a monthly show where stars come together to
@aprilfromtheblock
do Standup, Storytelling & Sangin.
@iamdelharrison
@hollywoodimprov