William Stephenson has performed in New York City since the mid 80’s. Starting with Washington Square Park in Grenwich Village and is now a favorite host at Gotham Comedy Club and The Comic Strip Live.
William recently hosted all 50 hours of a marathon show at the Comic Strip to set Guinness World Record for longest continuous standup comedy show.
Influences
Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Nipsey Russell
TV Shows
Def Comedy Jam
The Apollo Comedy Hour
Comedy Tonight
The Chris Rock Show
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
HBO Comedy Showcase
Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
Films
Pootie Tang,
Comedian
William Stephenson's Interests
General
sunrises, sunsets and getting people to make better decisions through laughter
Funk/Jazz/classic R&B
Anthony Hamilton
Chaka Khan
Terry Callier
Lalah Hathaway
Aretha
Patrice Rushen
Nancy Wilson
Gladys Knight
Tower Of Power
George Duke
Stanley Clarke
Earth Wind & Fire
Ohio Players
War
Brothers Johnson
Outkast
Sarah Vaughn
Stevie Wonder
Donny Hathaway
Really....are you gonna stop by and say hi to mom and dad? I am sure everyone would love to see you!! Heck they should throw a freaken party for you! I miss you stevie...when you coming here for a visit huh?
I love you man....hey my daughter Paris is there in NY she is staying with friends in the bronx. How close are you there? SO when you coming her for a visist!