By: Brianna Bonham Freelancer
Comedian Billy Sorrells visited Western Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 and put on a stand-up show entitled “Friday Night Live.”
Sorrells is a comedian and filmmaker based out of Las Angeles, but his performance travels take him beyond California’s borders.
He has a YouTube channel (billysorrells) where he posts weekly videos, and he has appeared in the popular YouTube series “Sh-t Black Girls Say,” and he has been featured on BET interviewing celebrities on the red carpet.
In response to the audience’s reaction during his show, Sorrells said, “I got such a warm reception from you guys, and I’m very appreciative… I am definitely looking forward to returning to Western.”
Sorrells started his stand-up career by performing at college campuses. Given his origins on college campuses, he continues to enjoy performing at campuses around the country.
His show ran almost two hours in length, and an audience of about 60 students listened as he told stories about his childhood, past relationships, and experiences in his life.
Sorrells then held an interactive questions segment that students enjoyed. Students interviewed him and, in return, were given a short story. When asked to talk about the most interesting audience member he’s had, he told an elaborate, funny story about a couple that fought in the middle of his show.
“Find what you’re most interested in, find the best person doing it, and look at what steps they had to take to get there… make everything personal,” stated Sorrell, advising to people that want to be stand up comedians, or are looking at a career in entertainment.
He urged aspiring entertainers to make things personal so that the audience can more easily relate.
