Comedian Maya May at CU: entertaining stories with social activism
Stand-up comedian Maya May (image courtesy of The College Agency)
Maya May’s energy is electric even on Zoom. The writer and stand-up comedian performed an entertaining set for University of Colorado Boulder students virtually on Thursday, Feb. 25, filled with funny personal anecdotes and comedic critiques of the way society views prejudice. The show was organized by the Center for Student Involvement and the Dennis Small Cultural Center as part of CU Boulder’s celebration of Black History Month.
In 2014, May began doing stand-up full-time, after years of working at a corporate job. Her career switch has certainly paid off. May has made a name for herself with performances
Stand-up Comedian Maya May to perform for CU on Feb. 25
Stand-up comedian Maya May (Courtesy of Tandem Photo)
Writer and stand-up comedian Maya May will perform for University of Colorado students at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25. The event, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement and the Dennis Small Cultural Center, is part of CU’s celebration of Black History Month.
Since starting out in stand-up in 2014, May has made a name for herself with a number of high-profile performances. She has been featured at numerous comedy festivals and showcases nationwide, including the Boston Comedy Festival and Lady Laughs. The native Chicagoan and LA-based comedian is also the co-host of the Lincoln Project’s “We’re Speaking” podcast.