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Philadelphia Fringe Interview: Chris Blackwood talks with Danielle Solof about the intersection of comedy and advocacy with Grassroots Comedy, Part 2

Published by Danielle Solof

In the second part of our interview, Danielle Solof and comedian Chris Blackwood shift focus to his work as the Executive Director of Grassroots Comedy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating at the crossroads of stand-up and advocacy. Blackwood shares how the organization partners with frontline advocacy groups to transform live comedy shows into fundraisers and educational […]

Philadelphia Fringe Interview: Chris Blackwood talks with Danielle Solof about balancing grief and laughter in The Countdown, Part 1

Published by Danielle Solof

In this interview with Danielle Solof from the Philadelphia Fringe, comedian Chris Blackwood opens up about the premiere of his solo comedy The Countdown. The deeply personal show explores his grandfather’s deliberate decision to end his life on his 92nd birthday, parsing a complex right-to-die narrative through a lens of humor and multimedia storytelling. Blackwood […]