The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a profile today of Jackie Kashian, the South Milwaukee High School graduate and rising comedy star.
Check out the story here. From it:
This weekend, Kashian returns to her old stamping grounds – including a gig only eight blocks from the house where she grew up. She headlines shows at Daddy’s Rockin’ Steakhouse in South Milwaukee on Friday and Rounding Third on Saturday.
Kashian, who describes her comedy as “social commentary with family stories,” expects her family – otherwise known as the people in her jokes – to be in attendance, including her father, the man she describes in terms not appropriate for a family newspaper. But she does it tenderly.
She tells one story about meeting her dad at a McDonald’s during a visit home, when her dad arrived in too-short jean shorts that he made himself. She gave her father’s wardrobe a “creep factor of 90.”
“He’s a handsome guy,” Kashian said. “If anyone could wear such an outfit or if he were looking for gentlemen callers . . .”
She doesn’t finish the thought, although she likely will this weekend.
Did you know Jackie? Did you envision her becoming a comedian? If so, or not, post your comments below!
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