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Brodie Reed (@ayobrobro) is a comedian, writer, and actor from Inglewood, California.
Hes currently in production on a crowdfunded comedic short film about reparations called16,000 Dollars.
Did anyone ever ask… Whybastank?
This is one of the stupidest things Ive ever tweeted, so Im surprised it resonated with anyone.
Many of my jokes are just roasts for the person I was back in middle school.
Nu Metal isthegenre of choice for millennial children of divorce.
My favorite band was Linkin Park from sixth grade all the way until currently still my favorite band.
Do you think Twitter has been a good platform for your jokes?
I love a joke and you’ve got the option to getreal weirdwith 280 characters.
What made you decide to pursue a comedy career?I had absolutely no idea how comedy worked.
Outside of watching a lot of stand-up on TV, it was a mystery to me.
I accidentally saw an improv show at UCB in 2011 and it lit my brain on fire.
You produce a weekly stand-up show at a pizza shop in L.A. What inspired that?
Do you prefer hosting or performing?Yes, its calledSauce!
I host it with three other comics and a few talented producers.
Im actually the newest member, even though Ive been on for about three years.
Hosting is the same as performing to me, it just takes more focus.
Tell us about the short film youre making about reparations!Gladly!
Its called16,000 Dollarsand were shooting as we speak.
Its written by me and Ellington Wells and directed by Symone Baptiste, who also producesSauce.
Were hoping to guilt-trip the festival circuit with it in 2020.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, which produces 80 percent of the worlds rejection.
What time were you born?
Im just passively curious.Hahaha.
I think my mom said it was around 9 p.m., but thats not the way I remember it.
