Comedian EJ Speaks performs live at Helium Comedy Club

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Viral sensation EJ Speaks, known for turning everyday situations into comedic elements, will perform live at Helium Comedy Club on Sunday, July 14. The comedian has amassed millions of followers online and has written sketches for high-profile events such as the BET Awards and the American Music Awards.

EJ joined WISH-TV Midday via Zoom on Thursday to talk with Daybreak host Jeremy Jenkins about her journey and her upcoming show. EJ, who is originally from El Dorado, Arkansas, talked about how her Southern upbringing influences her comedy.

“Life either makes you cry or laughs until you can’t laugh anymore,” EJ said. “Everyday situations – your mom needs a ride to the store, your kids don’t clean their room, your coworkers drive you crazy. Life is just – hey, let’s laugh about it.”

EJ says her live stand-up show at Helium will be different from her online content. Although her internet characters have gained huge popularity, they will not be part of her stand-up routine.

“My stand-up doesn’t feature any of my characters. It’s literally a stand-up show like you would see any other comedian do, and we’re going to have fun. We always do that, and we don’t bring the characters with us. Some of these things only exist on the internet,” she explained.

When asked about the origins of her comedic talent, EJ traced it back to her playful nature as a child.

“I always got in trouble for acting as a kid,” she said. “I wanted to have fun and I wanted other people to have fun with me. So that evolved into something I could balance out in class and in adult situations. But as I got older, I thought, ‘Yeah, this is where I want to be.'”

The show at the Helium Comedy Club is Sunday, July 14th at 7pm. Admission is $27. For the show, tickets and more information click here.