Renard

About me:

Renard Hirsch is one of the most versatile performers in the entertainment industry. After graduating high school Renard continued his education at Tennessee State University where fell in love with the world of theater, His previous theatre performances include, A Raisin in the Sun (George/Moving Man), Seven Guitars (Red Carter), Blues for an Alabama Sky (Dr. Sam Thomas), The Piano Lesson (Doaker), and Waiting to End Hell (Alvin). While in college Renard began writing his one man show based on the life of civil rights leader Adam Clayton Powell Jr. which he still performs today for churches and banquets. As a poet Renard has been featured on numerous recordings and at spoken word events and has recently released a comedy/poetry album called “Cometry”. His film credits include The Green Mile, The Civil Brand, Drumline, Lincoln Heights, Hancock, and most recently Love, Life, and Hollywood. After working as an actor Renard learned the true art of performance and was encouraged by many of his friends to attempt stand up comedy. As a stand up comedian, Renard has performed at the World Famous Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Zanies(Chicago and Nashville), Jokes and Notes, Morty’s, Ha Ha’s Comedy Cafe. As a comic he has appeared on BET’s “A Time to Laugh” and has, hosted and featured shows for Prescott, Nick Lewis, K-Dubb, Lil Rell, Damon Williams, B Cole, G-Thang, Tyler Craig, Gilbert Esquavez, Manny Maldanado, Dobie Maxwell, Michael Blackson, Bret Ernst, Michael Colyar, John Reep, Sommore, and Kevin Hart. Renard serves as the producer and host for the Urban Professionals Ski Weekend in Pigeon Forge, TN and The Weekend Getaway in Savannah GA. He has also performed as the opening act for Gospel Singer Niyoki. Renard’s style is very versatile, he can reach any audience, weather he is telling jokes in the smallest hole in the wall club or in church, he can reach you wherever you are.