Jeff Lawrence

Teaches at Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

Jeff appeared in the New York Underground Comedy Festival and The New York Comedy Competition Jeff Lawrence is the founder and Director of Laughing Buddha Comedy. He takes a keen interest in all of his students whether they are advanced comics, or the aspiring novice. Jeff's recent workshop in Tampa, Florida culminated in a standing ovation from almost 200 people at the Cuban Club Theater. His teaching methods are "out of the box' focusing on the students material and what it reveals about themselves as opposed to just telling jokes. He places emphasis on originality, making sure every students act is unique unto themselves. Jeff has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years, having began as a rock singer in Los Angeles in 1990. He has toured worldwide, releasing records, garnering airplay, and performing for large crowds across the globe. He has appeared in numerous commercial, film and TV roles, most notably a Grammy Awards appearance with Bob Dylan. As a stage actor, he played a comedic Ernest Hemingway in the Wings Theater Production of "Scott and Zelda" in NYC. Jeff recorded his first comedy song "We're All Fucked Up" in 1996 and the song continues to delight audiences to this day. In 2006, Jeff discovered the joys of stand up comedy and within three years was "passed" at multiple NYC clubs. He has headlined numerous road gigs throughout the United States and has been featured in the St. Petersburg Times, and GALA Magazine, as well as being heard on Mancow Radio. He has appeared in the NY Underground Comedy Festival, the NY Comedy Competition, Music is a Joke Reality Series, and will be performing in the upcoming Stand Up 360 Festival in NYC. He is currently a staple of the NY comedy club scene having performed alongside Dave Attell, Judah Friedlander, Nick DiPaolo, and countless other "A" list comics. He is available for private one on one sessions as well as video conferencing for those out of town.