Comedian Actress Host Writer Producer Artist
Comedian Actress Host Writer Producer Artist
Shanel Hughes is a gorgeous, hilarious, and ridiculously talented human being. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, she has now grown up to be a Regular at Comedy Works Denver. She has perfomed and hosted at various venues all across Colorado, including The Comedy Fort, Loonees Comedy Corner, the Denver Improv, 3E's and in several states across the country, including New York Comedy Club in New York, The Comedy Store in LA, and The Bird Theater in Missouri. She has opened for comedians such as Ms. Pat, Maria Bamford, Amy Miller, River Butcher, T. Murph, AhmedAhmed, Greg Morton and Mope Williams. Her comedy style can be described as an evening with your funny and super relatable best friend. Her warmth and contagious energy fills each room she enters. To the stage, she brings years of improv and acting skills. Shanel was a semi-finalist in the annual Comedy Works New Faces Competition during her first year, and has been accepted to perform in comedy festivals in states including Alaska (where she won Best of Fest), Colorado, Texas, New York, Ohio, Atlanta and Oregon.
Shanel currently resides in Denver, Colorado with her wife and son.
Shanel performed this set and was moved forward to the Semi-Finals!
2020
2023
Shanel Hughes is a hilarious and gorgeous human being who has perfomed and hosted at various venues all across the USA, and is a regular at Comedy Works Denver. She has opened for comedians such as River Butcher, Ms. Pat, Dean Edwards, and Amy Miller. She currently hosts Cuff'd in Cabaret, a Queer, BIPOC centered dating show series, Funky
Shanel Hughes is a hilarious and gorgeous human being who has perfomed and hosted at various venues all across the USA, and is a regular at Comedy Works Denver. She has opened for comedians such as River Butcher, Ms. Pat, Dean Edwards, and Amy Miller. She currently hosts Cuff'd in Cabaret, a Queer, BIPOC centered dating show series, Funky Fresh Fridays, a Queer, BIPOC centered music concert series, and Black People Know Things, a highly popular live trivia series in Denver, CO. Shanel has performed in High Plains Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival and Boston Comedy Festival. You can find all of her upcoming shows at shanelhughes.com.
Shanel Hughes is a Denver creative. She is a crafter and comedian who has perfomed in several states and various venues all across Colorado, including Comedy Works, The MCA, The Comedy Fort and the Denver Improv. Her comedy style can be described as an evening with your funny, and blunt, best friend. Her warmth and contagious energy fills
Shanel Hughes is a Denver creative. She is a crafter and comedian who has perfomed in several states and various venues all across Colorado, including Comedy Works, The MCA, The Comedy Fort and the Denver Improv. Her comedy style can be described as an evening with your funny, and blunt, best friend. Her warmth and contagious energy fills each room she enters. She loves glitter, bling, and all things shiny and cute. To the stage, she brings years of improv, acting and crafting skills. Shanel has instructed several Laugh Your Craft Off Events at the Museum of Contemporary Art and she currently has art pieces for shere in Denver. You can find all of her upcoming shows at shanelhughes.com and follow her artwork on @shanelhughescrafts.
Shanel Hughes is a hilarious and gorgeous human being who has perfomed and hosted at various venues all across the USA, and is a regular at Comedy Works Denver. She has opened for comedians such as River Butcher, Ms. Pat, Dean Edwards, Ahmed Ahmed, T. Murph, Greg Morton and Amy Miller. Shanel has performed in High Plains Comedy Festival,
Shanel Hughes is a hilarious and gorgeous human being who has perfomed and hosted at various venues all across the USA, and is a regular at Comedy Works Denver. She has opened for comedians such as River Butcher, Ms. Pat, Dean Edwards, Ahmed Ahmed, T. Murph, Greg Morton and Amy Miller. Shanel has performed in High Plains Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival and Boston Comedy Festival. You can find all of her upcoming shows at shanelhughes.com.
Are you planning a special event and looking for fun and lively entertainment for your guests? Contact Shanel! She would love to bring an undeniable energy to your next event!
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