Rev James is the world's only priest who doubles as a stand-up comic.

A graduate of Yale Divinity School, Rev. James is a Christian Orthodox priest who by day works as a hospice chaplain. At night he tells jokes at nightclubs. He has performed with Jimmy Tingle, Gary Gulman and Alingon Mitra.

He hosts the God Wants You to Laugh Podcast where he interviews fellow hilarious clergy people and spiritual comedians about humor and spirituality.

Rev. James also produces Laughs on Grand, South San Francisco’s only regular comedy showcase, and charity shows supporting Elevate: Partners for Education, a non-profit which supports Ugandan parents in getting more involved in their children’s schools. Rev. James founded Elevate after volunteering as a school teacher in Uganda.

 

Venues Performed

  • The Purple Onion (San Francisco, CA)

  • ImprovBoston (Cambridge, MA)

  • The Comedy Connection (Portland, ME)

Organizational/Corporate Performances

  • Laughs for Africa (Portland, ME & Quincy, MA)

  • Per Diem Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)

  • Landmark Worldwide (Quincy, MA)