Celebrate MLK Weekend With Comedy Super Star Ali Siddiq

If you’re looking for something to do MLK weekend, go see the one and only comedian/actor/author Ali Siddiq. The Comedy Star is a true jack of all trades and has a lot to get off his chest with his new stand-up, 'In The Shadows Tour.' Catch the show, and get your laugh-on at the Lake Charles Event Center's Rosa Hart Theater, on Sunday, January 19 at 7 pm.

Trust me, this man is hilarious! Expect a night full of laughter on MLK weekend, and some of the craziest stories you've ever heard about his real-life experiences. Get your tickets now! In the meantime he he is coming via the Event Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com. The Houston native has been on the scene since the 90s and performed at some of the most iconic sets in comedy from Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central, and the Apollo. In addition, Siddiq has worked with some of the greatest music stars on the planet like DL Hughley, Ricky Smiley, Lavell Crawford, and so many others.

Ali has performed on every level of the comedy scene including TV shows, HBO, BET, and his celebrated 4-part comedy special The Domino Effect based on his best-selling book streaming now on YouTube and Hulu. ls and competitions like winning Comedy Central’s “Up Next” stand-up competition in 2013 and being a finalist on NBC’s “Bring the Funny” some of the most iconic comedy clubs  — Comedy Central, the Apollo, Def Comedy Jam, and more.

Ali has done it all, books, film, TV, even radio! The funnyman and master storyteller also co-hosted the wildly popular radio show, Funky Larry Jones & Ali Siddiq, for several years until 2024 on KMJQ (Majic 102.1) in Houston. The perfect duo with more than 92k followers. Sadly, even with epic numbers like those the show aired for the last time in January 2024. Of course, there would be interruptions in their stride. Ali continues to do what he does best, make people laugh, in sold-out venues across the country. Funky Larry Jones is still keeping listeners on their toes, live on Houston's 90.9 KTSU, and hosting the "Live from the Backseat" Podcast.

One thing is for sure, Ali Siddiq hasn't missed a beat and now he's gearing up to bring the funny with his new tour, In The Shadows to Southwest Louisiana. Get your tickets now! Don't miss this comedy vet do his thing MLK Weekend, 7 pm, 4! Sunday, January 19, show time is at 7 pm. Known for his storytelling style, versus the more common setup/punch-line style. Siddiq's sets involve stories from his personal life, as well as his observations on current events, sociologistic, and race.

He's a sample of one of Ali's many hilarious stories. what you can expect: