Comedy for Peace is coming to Chattanooga on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. at Christ United Methodist, 8645 East Brainerd Road.
This event is sponsored by several of the Jewish and Christian religious communities. The event is open to the public. Advance purchase tickets are $10 and are available by visiting www.jewishchattanooga.com. For more information call 423-493-0270.
Officials said, "Comedy for Peace was established in 2019 as a way to unite Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities through humor and mutual understanding.
Their motto is 'No politics, just laughs.' The project brings together the best stand-up for a fun, and meaningful show that brings interfaith diverse communities together, with the belief that we can make a difference through the art of comedy. The show’s message is that we, the people, just want to live together peacefully."
Comedy for Peace has performed shows throughout the United States and Canada. Comedians include Erik Dotan, an Israeli-Jewish comedian and the founder/producer of Comedy for Peace.
"Erik has performed at top venues across the U.S, he has opened for major headliners like Maz Jobrani and Zarna Garg. His international tours have brought him to stages across Europe, Israel and even Tokyo," officials said. "He’s been featured on NBC, performed at the New York Comedy Festival twice and other major festivals, and has racked up over three million views on TikTok. His comedy is clever, high-energy, and full of surprises—drawing from his life as a recent immigrant, newlywed and a proud Hebrew-English speaker who thinks in Falafel 24/7."
Kaitie Blunt is a New York-based comedian and single mom who delivers clean, inclusive comedy with heart, purpose and a punchline. She’s been featured in the LA Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Laugh After Dark Festival, and Comedy Mob Festival, and has appeared on Amazon Prime and Chime TV.
"With a sharp wit and a softer mission, Katie uses the power of laughter to challenge bully culture and build a kinder, safer world—especially for the next generation," officials said.
Gibran Saleem is a Muslim-American comedian born in North Carolina, raised in Virginia, and shaped by his vibrant Pakistani household. His comedy has been featured on MTV, TV Land, Popcorn Flix, PBS, CUNY TV, Voice of America, Elite Daily and Cosmopolitan. He made his stand-up television debut on Gotham Comedy Live for AXS TV
"With a unique voice and sharp perspective, Gibran made history as the only comedian ever selected as a finalist for both Stand-Up NBC and the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop," officials said. "A favorite on college campuses nationwide, Gibran tours year-round, bringing his smart, insightful, and hilarious take on identity, culture and the everyday absurd to audiences across the country."
Sponsors include the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, B’nai Zion Congregation, Mizpah Congregation, Christ United Methodist, First Centenary, First Christian Church, First Church of the Nazarene, Northside Presbyterian, Pilgrim Congregational Church and Second Presbyterian.