Joe Kelley began his comedy journey in Nashville, Tennessee, then headed west to Seattle, and now resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Joe has a unique perspective on life, combined with a mid-western charm that makes audiences love him and comfortable with opening up to different ideas.
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He spent 101 straight days on the road in 2017 for the "A Man and His Van Comedy Detour"
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He has shared the stage with Bobby Lee, Mary-Lynn Rajskub, Steve Rannazzissi, Ralphie May, Tom Segura, Robert Kelly, Pete Davidson, Dan Soder, Iliza Shlesinger, and Ron Funches. He also participated in breaking the Guinness World Record for longest stand-up comedy show with multiple performers in 2015 and 2016 as part of The Wild West Comedy Festival.
He is the host of the podcast "Joe Kelley's Van Chronicles" which can be found on iTunes.
Joe has also appeared in the second and third seasons of ABC's "Nashville"
Joe has performed at:
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Zanies – Nashville, TN
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Laughing Skull Lounge - Atlanta, GA
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The Comedy Underground - Seattle, WA
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Comedy Zone – Charlotte, NC
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The University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
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Comedy Zone – Johnson City, TN
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South Street Comedy Club – Jackson, TN
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Out Front On Main – Murfreesboro, TN
Awards:
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Guinness World Record for Longest Stand Up Comedy Show (multiple comedians) – The East Room – Nashville, TN 2015 and 2016
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Winner of first “Comedy Out The Yazoo” Contest January 2015 – Zanies – Nashville, TN
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Winner of “Last 1 Standing” Contest 2014 – South Street Comedy Club – Jackson, TN
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Host of The Year 2013 – Out Front on Main – Murfreesboro, TN
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