Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Jimmy Tingle

The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam features comedian, producer, commentator, and social entrepreneur Jimmy Tingle on November 22. Tingle is known for political and social commentary, stand-up comedy, documentary filmmaking, and one-person theatrical performances.

His television, radio, and film appearances include *60 Minutes II*, MSNBC, WBUR, GBH, WBZ, *The Tonight Show*, *Conan O’Brien*, PBS, NPR’s *Fresh Air*, Comedy Central, *Veep*, and *The Moth*. He has also appeared in films including *Head of State*, *Clear History*, *Boondock Saints*, and *Next Stop Wonderland*.

Tingle studied at UMass Dartmouth and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he served as commencement speaker for the graduate school’s class of 2010. He founded Humor for Humanity, a social enterprise supporting nonprofits and social causes through comedy, hosting, producing, and auctioneering. He also ran for Massachusetts lieutenant governor and received 41% of the vote in the Democratic primary.

His documentary work includes *Jimmy Tingle: The “Radical” Middle—Why Would a Comedian Run for Office?*, based on his campaign, as well as *Damned in the USA*, *America with the Top Down*, *When Standup Stood Out*, *Call Me Lucky*, and *Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream*. His one-person show *Humor and Hope for Humanity* debuted in New York City at Soho Playhouse.

When: November 22

Showtimes: Not available

Tickets: Price not available

Lineup: Jimmy Tingle

Venue: Lizard Lounge

Ages: Not specified

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