| Deric Evans |
| Deric Evans is a real as comedy gets....... Or as he puts it: you can “fake it” to the top but you will not stay there. The Memphis, Tennessee native unwittingly courted comedy nearly a decade ago at the urging of family and friends who knew his prolific talent should not be contained. This unexpected dalliance with stand- up stirred such a passion for eliciting laughter that an unrepentant Evans was permanently addicted to Comedy. Driven by resolute confidence and a ravenous appetite for excellence, he earned a Bachelors degree in Human Performance Sports Science from Tennessee State, and secured a coveted membership in the world famous Aristocrat of Bands. A sound, sophisticated education and an acute understanding of everyday people underscores his ingenious brand of engaging side-splitting humor. An affable free-spirit and proven entertainer, Deric immediately mastered the art of observational comedy laced with piercing intelligence. His youthful, good natured charm compliments his expert delivery of sizzling one-liners that hit their mark with hysterical precision. Watching him perform gives you a personal look at a man whose love of life and commitment to hard work accentuates every carefully crafted performance. Each show is his greatest effort and every awestruck audience his humbling inspiration. Deric is the newest member of the explosive comedy team, the "5 Degrees of Comedy", a quintet which represents a perfect blend of Southern charm, rapier intellect, and a groundswell of comic genius. The clever prankster with a penchant for boyish mischief is also co- creator of the popular “Man Code” series, a YouTube© phenomenon. Even with wildly successful shows at Houston Improv, the Stardome, Nashville's Jazz and Jokes and other nationally renowned comedy venues to his credit, his ultimate ambition is simple and earnest; to remind us it’s always ok to recapture the soulful and warm spirit of a child's laughter. |
