Christian Comedy Family Event Presented by Bethel AME

Christian Comedy Family Event Presented by Bethel AME
Featuring Tanya Lewis, Jeremy Nunes, "The Princess of Comedy" Varonica and Crystal P., plus a Special Musical Guest
General Admission Tickets:
12 and Under: Free with Adult Purchase*
Tickets for 13 - 17 Start at $10
Tickets for 18+ Start at $30
*Children 12 & Under Free with each adult ticket purchase. Available at the Box Office only.*
About Tanya Lewis
Tanya performed at the Christian Family Comedy Event last year and was such a big hit that she is back this year as the show's host. As a former “Class Clown,” Tanya realized her talent to entertain but never acted upon it until she attended a “Live Your Dreams” event. While at this event, God revealed to her that she possessed a gift that would be used to honor Him and impact the lives of others. Tanya has always used her sense of humor to capture the attention of others as well as establish new relationships.
This anointed woman of God has an incredible stage presence, a natural gift, and a great personality. You might find her cracking a joke anywhere or showing out at one of her performances. To get a preview of her talents, go on Facebook where she has a comedy page, “Comedienne Tanya Lewis.”
Tanya’s performance will have you cracking up as she shares her experiences of how she joined the church, getting the Holy Ghost, and the song that she wrote about being fit for the Kingdom. She does it with such style, class, and confidence that her audiences feel as if they are part of the act. Tanya is an all-around entertainer. Tanya is the Recipient of the 2016 and 2018 Church Stars Comedienne of the Year Award, and honoree at the African American Museum. She has opened up for Marcus D. Wiley, Chinnata Morris, Hamburger, Nikita B, Akitunde, Cocoa Brown, Leandria Johnson, Pastor Kim Pothier, and Pastor Marcus Gill to name a few.
Tanya is currently on one of the biggest female comedy tours: The First Ladies of Comedy with comedians Small Fire, Sister Cantaloupe, and Mz. WallStreet.
Tanya is also the CEO and Founder of DMV’s “Got Talent,” which offers a platform to showcase their gifts.
She is also the author of “Restored” in which she talks about her journey and transformation from strongholds to addictions. Tanya is very transparent and invites you to read about her journey. Tanya is also the Writer and Producer of the hit stage play “Torn,” which will have you laughing and crying, sitting in amazement, and wondering how she made it.
She shows us the power of love when it’s released to a person and teaches us to leave the shame of the past behind and move forward. Tanya is the recipient of the “Producer of the Year Award” and was nominated for “Stage Play of the Year.” Tanya has no problem connecting with people from every walk of life. She is committed and passionate to her purpose in life.
Tanya has been referred to as the Doc of Comedy (Doctor of Comedy) because throughout her journey in life she is able to bring you laughter through any type of pain.
About Jeremy Nunes
Often referred to as “Comedy’s next great storyteller,” Jeremy's unique show has been in demand for over 22 years. Jeremy’s Dry Bar Comedy Special, Neighborhood Sasq-Watch, is one of the highest rated episodes on the platform. Nunes also released an Amazon Prime special titled Who's With Me?!
He has appeared in The Layover, The Break-Up, Last Comic Standing, Final Witness, 2 PBS mini-series, Comcast on Demand, a National Geographic Special and heard on ESPN Radio. Nunes is also one of the most requested comedians by Sirius/XM Satellite Radio listeners. He even wrote a best-selling book about his experiences as a small-town mayor called You Can’t Write City Hall. This one-of-a-kind act is a must see… Who’s with me?!
About Varonica T. Mitchell
Varonica Mitchell is 14 years old, born March 26, 2011, to parents Thomas and Vanessa Mitchell (Danielle, sister) in North Carolina. She made her first steps in to the dancing with iDance Praise Academy and hit the entertainment world as a self-taught drum player at the age of 2 and that is when she first started to catch the eye of many in the entertainment industry. By the age of 9 years old, she had become a viral sensation for more reasons than one.
Varonica is also an honor roll student at Henderson Collegiate Middle school and is best known for her caring and loving heart, her determination spirit, her dancing and her star like presence, even off stage.
Varonica, now a worldwide recognized viral social media personality, actress, comedian, dancer, drummer, is affectionately known as the Viral Princess of Comedy for her online show “The VV Show”. She is best known for her viral lip sync and effortless acting videos that include her faith based and family friendly comedy.
Varonica is now managed by talent manager, Disney & Nickelodeon Executive Producer Ms. Irene Dreayer who produced the 90’s sitcom “Sister Sister”, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and others shows. She partnered with Academy-award winning and Oscar nominated Lions Forge Entertainment, also in connection with Nickelodeon and Disney Animation, as well as Sony Pictures on a few ideas and projects.
Varonica is truly taking the entertainment world by storm, with her now over 3.5 million followers and reaching millions of views on many of her classic iconic videos, she has been publicly named by Will Smith himself as the newest evolving actress of this generation.
Varonica has performed and has been featured with many of the greats, such as The Isley brothers, Lil Jon, Priscilla Shirer, Yvette Nicole Brown, Shirley Caesar, Lani Love and many more. She has been featured on major Networks and platforms such as The Jennifer Hudson Show, CBS 17, Fox 50, CW22 and has worked with Sony Pictures.
This year 2025, she landed a mini-series deal with Auravision Film Productions and will be going on a Comedy Tour with Griff from Erica Campbell Morning Show in May 2025.
Varonica played the lead role in a remake of the 1989 movie classic “Polly” originally played by Keshia Knight Pulliam from the Cosby Show, she has done many stage plays and has been featured on the cover of many magazines.
Vance County Mayor and city officials and leaders have elected to present a Proclamation “VV Day” to honor her for her community service efforts, her inspiration to Vance County, NC and beyond and her dedication to her craft. That ceremony will take place later this year 2025.
Varonica is a nominated, award winning social media influencer. Holding the Atlanta Kidz Choice Awards title/winner for “Favorite/Best Kid Female Social Media Influencer” 2022 and 2023 in Atlanta GA, the Social Media award at the K-Sound Praise Fest Music Awards also in Atlanta, GA. She has graced red carpets with actors such as National Recording artist Tina Campbell, Major, Jermaine Dolly, Anika King, Anna Douglass, Trina Braxton, Faune Chambers and so many more.
Outside of her success in entertainment and school, Varonica is a community youth activist and supporter of Youth organizations and events all over NC. She Host Educational Tours for Elementary and Middle schools across North Carolina. She has partnered with schools such as adopting Pinkston Street Elementary school and collaborating with Raleigh, NC chapter “The Women That Care” organization, and other programs where she gives back, from school supplies, to partnering with Nike to give 200 pairs of sneakers to community kids for back to school and so many other amazing things.
Varonica stands strong in her faith and family values. Her Favorite scripture is Roman 12:1- Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
She is Varonica Mitchell, a child of God first. A humble gift anointed by God.
About Crystal P.
Crystal P., often dubbed as Detroit’s Queen of Clean is affectionately known as the C.H.A.S.E. because she is a Comedienne, Host, Actress, Singer and Entertainer. Crystal P. becomes a chameleon on stage to fit in and serve her audience regardless of age, gender or race.
Crystal P. was bitten with the comedy bug as a child, but it wasn’t until 2004 when she was persuaded by her best friend to head to Los Angeles for an audition at the renowned Laugh Factory. Being on that stage was her confirmation that comedy was indeed her calling. She returned to Michigan and began hitting every stage imaginable.
A year later, Crystal P. was encouraged by that same best friend to audition to be the opening act for Walter Latham’s P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy at the Fox Theater in Detroit. Passing the preliminary test, her final test was to compete against five other comedians and make the listeners of FM 98 WJLB laugh via the radio airwaves. Crystal P. passed with flying colors taking 83% of the votes cast to be the opening act and winning the title Royal Crown’s Crowned Comedian.
That following year, Crystal P. received numerous phone calls from her friends and even her mother pleading with her to compete to open for one of the Kings of Comedy, Steve Harvey, at the Fox Theater in Detroit. Crystal P. wrestled with the decision to compete, but relented after receiving a call from a prominent radio personality. Knocking off 75 of Detroit’s funniest and best, Crystal P. not only won the opportunity to open for Steve Harvey, but she snagged the title Detroit’s New Queen of Comedy and her first major paycheck. This helped to solidify Crystal P.’s credibility in the comedy game thus providing her with opportunities to be booked at many of the major comedy clubs plus colleges, churches and private parties throughout the United States, Canada and Bermuda.
Crystal P. used her comedy gifts to secure roles in stage plays and movies, commercials and many hosting gigs. Crystal P. was featured in the hit gospel stage play Boss Lady which was released on DVD and sold out nationwide in Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy and Amazon. Currently, the play has found its way to the streaming channel, Tubi. Crystal P. also played the love interest of Saturday Night Live original and comedic genius, Garrett Morris in the film Pawn Shop which also featured comedians Joe Torry and the late Reynaldo Rey.
Crystal P. has appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and recorded A Time to Laugh with Vickie Winans for B.E.T. Other comedy credits include being part of Jonathan Slocumb’s Cuss-free Comedy Tour, Laughalujah, Two Jokers and A Queen Comedy Tour, The Hood Kings of Comedy and being chosen as the Washington DC Regional Finalist for the Gospel Superfest.
When Crystal P. isn’t on stage, she is directing her energies towards her philanthropic efforts by serving as the director of the L.A.U.G.H. Foundation which focuses on providing scholarships, tutoring services and funding for children to travel abroad. Crystal P. believes in sowing in the lives of children and supporting them in their endeavors because “the children are our future.” Crystal P. is also a professional baker and taught children (and adults) how to bake from scratch during the pandemic and was featured on Fox 2 News Detroit.
The motto she lives by is: The purpose of life is to have a life of purpose. And her favorite scripture is Proverbs 17:22 – A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.