Meet Howl Cooper | Stand up comedian/writer/producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Howl Cooper and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Howl, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
“Today I’m icy, but I’m prayin’ for some more snow“ -Nicki Minaj
Favorite quote because stand up comedy is a solo sport, it’s a grind and while I celebrate the wins I always wanna improve and then it just pumps me up too because sometimes I be feeling it. Lol

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I feel like what sets me apart from other comedians is I suck at lying so a lot of the stories I talk about on stage come straight from my journal.
I think my biggest challenge in the beginning was just being authentic, believing in myself and making sure the stories come from a real place that way people rock with it more.
With inspirations from Deon Cole and Jerrod Carmichael it was my first time seeing attractive cool black comedians. Who are super funny and talented, so what I want the world to about me? I’m the homie, the fun uncle and the funny boyfriend. I’m 704 coded and I love to cut up.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Ok so I live in dc now so I would say breakfast cracked eggery, the smith then just bar hop on U st then slide down to thurst. But I’m boring to be honest I’m always outside so when I can let’s just stay home.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Shoutouts for me would definitely be Sampson McCormick who lit the spark in me and has always been there for advice.
Beverly White for always being there for me
And KiKi BAR NW DC the amazing venue that I produce my comedy shows at.

Website: https://dcwannahaveakiki.com

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