LEARNMORE JONASI
Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences, observations and his view (from the top) which elicit rib-tickling laughs, regardless of the crowd.
He has performed with and alongside the biggest names on the African Continent and performed across 20 countries at various Theatres, Festivals, Comedy clubs, and on TV Shows. He was the winner of the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival, and the 2023 audience choice Jersey City Comedy festival.
In 2019 he won the National Arts Merit Awards as the Outstanding Comedian of the Year, the Savanna Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year, and he was the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition. He can be seen on the 2024 season of America’s Got Talent. After receiving the Golden Buzzer and advancing directly to the live show, he won the semi- final round and is heading to the final show!
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 100 comedy acts in 6 days. The festival will feature stand-up, magic, characters, alternative comedy, panel discussions, workshops, and a Best of Fest Comedy Brunch.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano’s artistic development. Since 2018, over 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, full schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
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