about me!

hbfromkc (aka HB) is a powerhouse comedian, creative director, and community organizer with almost 20 years of experience in comedic writing and the entertainment industry. Starting her journey in musical theater and sketch comedy, she quickly discovered her love for improv before diving headfirst into stand-up comedy. With nearly a decade of stand-up experience under her belt, hbfromkc blends all of her comedic passions to create a unique, multifaceted style that resonates with audiences across the country.

Not only is she a beloved performer, but hbfromkc is a key player in the Kansas City comedy scene. She was one of the directors of the inaugural Black Comedy Fest KC and has served on the board of the Fountain City Comedy Fest for three years including presently. In addition to her festival work, she runs a monthly interactive comedy show, Smokes N Jokes, with plans to revive its sister concept Shots N Giggles fall 2025.

In 2019, hbfromkc took home the top prize at Girls Got Jokes in Atlanta, further cementing her place in the comedy world. She’s been a featured performer at KC Fringe Fest multiple times and has performed extensively in both Kansas City and Atlanta, earning a reputation as one of the most dynamic and versatile comedians in the scene. Her passion for writing has always been at the forefront of her journey, even as a young child.

Currently, hbfromkc is working on an exciting e-book, virtual classes, and an hour-long stand-up special titled Welcome to the Matriarchy. Her ultimate goal is to be a showrunner of her own sitcoms and mockumentaries produced between Kansas City and Atlanta, so she stays working on a script! Always pushing the boundaries of comedy, she continues to entertain, empower, and inspire with her humor and bold perspective.

CREDITS & VENUES INCLUDE: Don't Tell Comedy, Arts On Broadway, Black Box Theater, Bird Comedy Theater, Fountain City Comedy Fest, Black Comedy Fest KC, Uptown Comedy Theater (ATL), Laughing Skull (ATL), Girls Got Jokes (ATL), San Francisco Sketch Fest, Chartreuse Saloon, Hillsiders Bar (KCK), Casual Animal Brewery, Hot Waffle, Petty & the Straights, & more!