Catholic personality Jennifer Fulwiler begins new venture as a stand-up comedian
Catholic audiences might recognize Jennifer Fulwiler as a writer, radio personality, and speaker who frequently discusses her journey to the Catholic Church following a lifetime spent as an atheist.
Now Fulwiler, 42, is bringing her skills to the realm of stand-up comedy.
“Oh, I’m utterly scared,” Fulwiler remarked to Our Sunday Visitor in an interview conducted a few days prior to the initial stop of her Naughty Corner Stand-up Comedy Tour, which kicks off Friday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The performance is fully booked.
Fulwiler, residing in Austin, Texas, with her spouse and six kids, aged 6 to 14, is scheduled to perform six additional comedy shows this autumn: in Chicago; Atlanta; Charlotte, North Carolina; New York; Rockville, Maryland; and Plano, Texas. The shows in Plano and New York are already full, and her performance in Chicago will be recorded for a comedy special.
In her conversation with Our Sunday Visitor, Fulwiler, the writer of “Something Other than God” and “One Beautiful Dream,” talked about her latest project as a stand-up comic. While aiming to entertain audiences with humor, she noted her desire to keep hosting the Jennifer Fulwiler Show, which broadcasts every day on The Catholic Channel on SiriusXM radio.
Our Sunday Visitor: What motivated you to explore stand-up comedy?
Fulwiler: Throughout the years of my public presence, I realized that what resonated with audiences most was my use of humor. There appeared to be a certain energy surrounding it. Additionally, I discovered my own enjoyment in viewing stand-up comedy and comedy specials. However, I soon recognized that my life perspective was lacking in the stand-up comedy scene. I struggled to find any stand-up performances that highlighted a woman residing in the suburbs, raising a higher-than-average number of children. It seemed to me that there was a noticeable gap in the stand-up comedy landscape.
