Ashley Chapa and I barely knew each other before this episode, but now, she is someone I look up to. Her perspective towards others, her loving heart, her impact on whoever she crossed in life is clear and profound through her story. My guest is a manager of the legendary Comedy Works in downtown Denver, a talented photographer, and someone who riffed my socks off while also making me cry. Few people are as open and authentic as her.
She shared about her life growing up. How she listened to the comedy on the car radio on days she was with her Dad. How that eventually led to her seeing her first stand-up show live, John Mulaney at the Paramount Theater, to her first club show at CW downtown three weeks before the pandemic in 2020, Pete Holmes.
It all leads to an Ari Shaffir video urging people to work at Comedy Works. The club was re-opening following the pandemic and Ari was supporting their search for good people to work in comedy. Her story of how this one video, paired with her personality, experience, and work-ethic changed her life!
I couldn’t possibly fit enough in this description to do this episode justice. You’ll have to listen. Huge thank you to Ashley for coming on and for all she does to brighten the lives of others!
FO & BW
