Joyelle Johnson

Few debut comedy specials are as gut-bustingly hilarious as Joyelle Nicole Johnson’s Love Joy. With a first special, comedians are usually intent on introducing themselves to audience members who may be unfamiliar with them, and in the process sometimes humor takes a backseat. The Jersey native, however, strides onstage with confidence and infectious energy, so good at her craft that she can tell us who she is while keeping the audience laughing the entire time.