Meet the Mighty Real Comedians

Hear + Qwere is humbled to have these

talented comedians bless the stage

for Mighty Real 2019.

Nori Reed isn’t just an Oakland-based comedian and writer — she’s a lifestyle. In addition to performing at SF Sketchfest, Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, and opening for Amy Poehler at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, she also produces Man Haters, a popular monthly showcase of women and queer comedy. Nori is not Japanese — she is trans though.

Learn more about Nori

Sampson McCormick is one of the most sought after voices of diversity in comedy. He’s been featured on comedy specials like "Don't Make Me Take Off My Earrings" and "That B!%@# Better Be Funny.” His comedy takes on religion, sexuality, racism and politics — all those things you aren't supposed to talk about in polite company.

Get to know Sampson

Baruch Porras-Hernandez is a writer and stand up comedian based in San Francisco. He does it all: poetry, comedy, play writing, heartbreaking, disappointing his immigrant parents, and the gay community. He's performed all over North America from fancy venues and fancy theatres to notorious strip clubs and dark damp caves. He gets paid to draw dicks... a lot.

What’s up with Baruch