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Miss Melendez Goes To Washington - CHCI Reyes Of Comedy Night

Kikikiss — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:01:00 +0000

September 9, 2008
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Kiki Melendez will be in Washington on September 9th for "Reyes of Comedy Night" as part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington D.C.’s event filled "2008 CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month". This is a special honor for Kiki!

From the CHCI’s schedule page:

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Reyes of Comedy Night
Warner Theater
13th and E Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Performing Artists:

Kiki Melendez
Bill Santiago
Rick Najera
Willie Barcena
George Lopez* (invited)
Erik Rivera

** BUY TICKETS NOW HERE **

Kiki Update!!

Kikikiss — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:22:49 +0000

Click on the plus sign for audio from the showKiki Melndez Audio from the Washington DC Show
Upon my arrival from a very successful run of shows in NYC, I had a revelation, right in the middle of the night, at about 3:00 am. I heard a voice I immediately sat up in bed to listen…"You are to unite all races through entertainment and laughter" the Godly voice said to me. I was not sure I heard correctly or if I was hallucinating but I figured that is what I was doing, uniting races, showcasing women in comedy and making a lil’ difference in the world. Since then I have felt the magic of God in my life and my performance. I am not alone, I am blessed to be able to serve God and through my talent and my shows attempt to unite mankind.

In Albany this past September 29th, I did just that. I arrived in Albany NY two days prior to my debut show at the Palace Theater. In this particular town no one knew me. I went on a small Radio tour ONE day prior to my show an sent God’s message to all radio listeners and to the surprise of the theater and all present the audience packed the house but it wasn’t just any audience it was a totally diverse audience something the Palace theater executives admitted they had never seen before with one show! The Hot Tamales Live brought out all races and all ages to the show. It was a huge success and everyone got it, everyone loved it and everyone felt touched by the miracle of laughter and unity. I have always known our show was blessed and this was a perfect example. To go to a town and make a small difference, if only for one night.

On October 2 I went on to perform at the very high profile CHCI conference (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) in Washington DC, at the prestigious Warner Theater. There were more than 2,000 in attendance.

This event brings out the most powerful people in politics (Congressmen and women) In Entertainment and in overall business. The most powerful Latinos are in that room and the most powerful people that want to get to know them. I was worried, I was told we had to use COMPLETELY CLEAN material and although, I am a pretty clean comic, comparatively, it always makes you second guess your material?

This was the most important performance of my life thus far; I enlisted the help of famed comedy writer Jon Macks for political jokes. I had no props, no Brazilian Dancers, no show to fall back on just Kiki Melendez, would have to bring down the house… Cheech Marin was the Host and he introduced me. Ladies and Gentlemen from the minute I walked out on stage it was pure magic… It was pure ecstasy, they got me… they really loved me. All my new political Jokes worked…"Wow, tonight you guys have Carlos Mencia, Cheech Marin, Lisa Alvarado, Alex Reymundo…You just know Lou Dobbs is waiting outside dying to deport us!!" …."Do you like my outfit?…. It’s from the Oscar De La Hoya Collection!".”Tonight you folks have the Mind of Mencia and the Body of Melendez". The crowd was amazing, the energy the love they gave us. It was one of the most gratifying and confirming experiences of my life. It made me love what I do. It made me feel like I had what it takes and the talent that one needs to truly make it in this business. My husband John. (who had shown up the day before to surprise me, he was not scheduled to be there), admitted he was incredibly proud and teary eyed at the response of the audience!! Next up, I was invited by the President of the

Dominican Republic

to the DR GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL on November 14, and then it is off to The HBO Comedy Festival at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas this Saturday November 17th. The rest will be history!!! I am on a mission to unite mankind through laughter…I am blessed and I know I am backed up by the big guy upstairs so there is no stopping me now!!!

Palace Theater - Hot Tamales Live! Show 9/29/2007

Kikikiss — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:50:56 +0000

September 29, 2007
8:00 pm	to	11:00 pm

19 Clinton Ave. Albany NY 12207

www.palacealbany.com

Palace Theatre Proudly Presents:

An Evening of Comedy with

Hot Tamales Live!

Saturday, September 29, 2007

8:00 PM

Direct From Hollywood, California

Kiki Melendez brings you

HOT TAMALES LIVE!

SPICY, Hilarious, COMEDY SHOW COMES TO The Palace September 29^th.

Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Palace Theatre’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Palace Theatre presents an evening of comedy with Los Angeles’ Award-winning show Hot Tamales Live and Kiki Melendez on Saturday, September 29th, at 8:00 p.m.

The critically-acclaimed Hot Tamales Live has been featured on E!, Access Hollywood, The Insider, Inside Edition, CBS, Telemundo, Univision, NY Daily News, Viva, Latina Magazine, Entertainment Studios, and much more. The show has been the “Pick of the Week” in the Los Angeles Times since February 2005 and is a Los Angeles Women’s Theater Festival Maverick Award-winner. Kiki Melendez has received the “Key to the City” By Mayor Perez of Hartford, Connecticut this past May.

Kiki Melendez, who co-created the show with “Desperate Housewives” Star Eva Longoria said, “The show is multicultural and we celebrate diversity. We have been successful at establishing a showcase for women but we also include talented men. All ethnic groups are represented, which makes it fresh and new. Our show is infused with sketch comedy, dancers and a host which gives it a “Latin Flavor”.

The comediennes featured are all A list female comics you have seen on Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, Showtime and more… Catch the Hot Tamales Live before their appearance at the HBO Comedy Festival at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas!

The Hot Tamales Live! We are uniting all races through laughter! We need you to help us make a difference.

Kiki Melendez was recently honored as an American Latino Pioneer and received the Maverick Award. Hot Tamales Live Creator and Host Kiki Melendez will be available for interviews from Wednesday September 26th – Saturday morning September 29th. Please contact Sean Allen (Marketing & Member Services Coordinator) at (518) 465-3335 ext. 111 or by email at sallen@palacealbany.com

Tickets are $25 & $20 and are On Sale Now at the Palace Theatre Box Office (located at 19 Clinton Ave). Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm. Tickets are also available for purchase via Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone at 518-476-1000 and All Ticketmaster outlets or online at ticketmaster.com.

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Palace Theatre Contact: Sean Allen

Marketing & Member Services Coordinator

518-465-3335, ext. 111

sallen@palacealbany.com

Latinas Don’t PMS

Kikikiss — Fri, 11 May 2007 03:51:27 +0000

New York City’s Acclaimed Theatrical Production

Latina’s Don’t PMS!

Comes to Los Angeles to benefit

East Los Angeles Women’s Center

On Thursday, May 17^th 2007

@ 8p at the World Famous Comedy Store

A few years ago, the Pharmaceutical companies conducted a nationwide study, and the survey said Latina’s Don’t PMS!

Writer and Creator Iris Silverio realized this was obviously a misconception. “Women in the Latino Community do not speak about this subject, it is sort of taboo and so the results concluded that Latina’s Don’t PMS….yeah right!” says Ms Silverio.

It was then, Iris Silverio developed the critically acclaimed show “Latina’s Don’t PMS”, which was presented at The World Famous Apollo Theater for "Women’s History Month" in March of 2006, there it achieved a track record of complete sold out performances!

From Latin Hollywood Films, the creator and producer of the award winning show Hot Tamales Live comes, Latinas Don’t PMS! An evening of seductive comedy which features a cast of six beautiful Latinas of all shapes, sizes and Nationalities, sharing their intimate and personal, yet funny experience of being Latina- and PMS’ing.

Directed by Kiki Melendez

The Original Cast From New York City includes; Host and Creator, Iris Silverio along with Inma Heredia ,Tomoko Otsuka, Alba Sanchez, Rhina Valentin. From Los Angeles, California introducing: Ada Luz Pla, Marlen Alto, and Jackie Dollar.

“Latinas Don’t PMS’ makes ‘The Vagina Monologues’ look tame.” – Robert Dominguez, New York Daily News

Created by Iris Silverio a well known Latina Producer in New York City and Co-producer Kiki Melendez Maverick Award-winner of the Los Angeles Women’s Theater Festival for her multicultural hit show Hot Tamales Live, team up to bring this amazing project to Los Angeles. This Special Preview Show will benefit The East Los Angeles Women’s Center, a non Profit Organization that brings health services to rape and domestic violence victims in the East Los Angeles community.

Proudly sponsored by Phrma, Graf Repetti & Co., Time Warner Cable, Lifetime, and Super Estrella 107.1

Exquisite Dinner Buffet 6pm-8pm

Show Promptly Starts 8PM

Advance Tickets $20.00 includes dinner!!

Tickets at Door $25.00

Call the Comedy Store now (323) 650-6268

For Press Passes and VIP Industry Comps or to schedule an Interview for the Cast

Please contact Keyla Wood at 310 441-5454.

Hot Tamales Live Gets Key to City!!

Kikikiss — Thu, 10 May 2007 08:08:43 +0000

The Honorable MAYOR PEREZ , Presented Kiki Melendez with a Key to the City and a Proclamation for the Hot Tamales Live at The Bushnell. Cinco De Mayo, 2007 was "KIKI MELENDEZ Day in Hartford Connecticut"!

The Honorable Mayor Perez and His Wife present Proclamation to Kiki Melendez. The Hot Tamales Live! at The Bushnell was a HUGE Success! We had a very competitive night with all the events for Cinco De Mayo yet the turnout was great!!! The Cast was amazing: Rachel Fienstien, Sara Contreras, Monique Marvez, Ruperto Vanderpool, Kira Soltanovich, Julie Goldman,Valentino, and Roz brought the audience to a standing ovation!! While Mike Viero was our VOICE. The Team at the Bushnell were real pro’s. YOLANDE, Linda, Lanese, Amanda, Beth and the entire staff are a class act. Babbalu.com hosted an amazing after party at the Marriott Crush Bar. Promoters Carlos Almonte and Luna Production packed the House! Thanks to our sponsors AIM Television, LATINATION, American Latino TV. It was the greatest Experience. Thank you for all your good wishes and support!

The Bushnell Theater in Hartford, CT.

The cast of Hot Tamlaes Live!

The After Party Hosted by BABBALU.COM and Marriott CRUSH BAR!

The Fox Morning Show with Mike and Juliet

Kikikiss — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:50:48 +0000

kiki will be appearing on The Fox Morning Show with Mike and Juliet. She will be discussing The Hot Tamales Live! 5 year Anniversary and Their first appearance at The Bushnell Theaters in Hartford CT.

Monday, April 30th (this Monday)

In NYC Fox 6 @ 9am-10am

In LA Fox 11 @ 10m-11am

All other areas check local listings on website

Hot Tamales Live April 26 2007

Kikikiss — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:21:06 +0000

Proudly Presents

5th YEAR Anniversary

Thursday, April 26^th

The World Famous Comedy Store

Our welcome back show was a huge sold out success!

Hot Tamales Live premiered April 2002 and FIVE YEARS LATER, we are still launching new stars and creating a platform for multi-talented and multi-ethnic performers.

We have been featured on E!, Access Hollywood, Extra, Insider, Univision, Telemundo, Fox, CBS NY, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times and much more…

We are now the longest running female Comedy/Variety show in the Nation!!!

Latin Hollywood Films, is proud to announce that Hot Tamales Live is now solely owned by our company. We are now ready for a worldwide multi media launching. Be part of the celebration!!!

Thanks to YOU, we are celebrating our Five Year Anniversary!!!

Bring everyone you know, that needs a laugh after TAX SEASON! Make your reservations now before we sell out.

Critically Acclaimed Hot Tamales Live! LA Times “Pick of the Week” for past two years!

Join us Thursday, April 26th @ 8PM

World Famous Comedy Store

8433 Sunset Blvd /cross street La Cienega

For VIP Comp Tickets RSVP by email Kikikiss@aol.com or Call 310 441-5454

With Your Host: Kiki Melendez

All Star Lineup: Shayma Tash, Sexy Marlo, Sunda Croonquist, Shawn Pelofsky, Shayla Rivera, Ludo Vika, Bernadette, Grace Fraga

MUCHO MACHO: “The Vince Vaughn Wild Wild West Tour” Ahmed Ahmed

Sketch Comedy: Dave Cobert, Maeria Paez, Samath Lam, Marlen Alto, Ada Luz Pla, Emanuel Gironi, Marion Davis, and Keyla Wood.

Featuring: Mr and Mrs Smith Salsa

Produced and Directed by: Kiki Melendez

Spread The Word: Hot Tamales Live Cinco De Mayo in The East Coast

Hot Tamales Live will be in Hartford, Connecticut at the Prestigious

Bushnell Theaters for tickets: www.bushnell.org

Check it Out: Our very own Vicki Barbolak a Hot Tamale, is a finalist on
America’s Funniest Mom with Rosanne Barr

On Nickelodeon: Tuesdays @ 9PM

Sponsored by:

www.kiki.e3flix.com

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, May 17^th

Preview and Benefit show for East Los Angeles Women’s Center

New York’s Critically Acclaimed show "Latina’s Don’t PMS"

More info to follow….: www.kikikiss.com

Kiki Nominated for Favorite American Latino Comedian Award.

Kikikiss — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:04:02 +0000

Kiki has been nominated by the American Latino Awards in the "Favorite American Latino Comedian" category. She is the only female nominated in that category. The other nominees are Carlos Mencia, George Lopez and Ruperto Vanderpool.

Vote for Kiki here!

Kiki Wins the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s 2007

Kikikiss — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:45:23 +0000

Kiki will be accepting this year's "Maverick award in a ceremony hosted by Ted Lange and Wendy Raquel Robinson in a ceremony on March 19, 2007 at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre located at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, CA.

This award is bestowed upon an artist or individual who has brought credibility and dignity to her work.

Read the award letter here.

Kiki Interviewed at Diane Alverio’s “Taking The Lead”

Kikikiss — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:57:04 +0000

Actress, writer, producer and comedian Kiki Melendez, together with actress Eva Longoria, created “Hot Tamales Live,” which celebrates diversity while providing a showcase for women and launching new talent. This #1 comedy show in Los Angeles has been featured on E!, Access Hollywood, The Insider, Inside Edition, CBS, Telemundo, Univision, NY Daily News, Viva, Latina Magazine, Entertainment Studios, and The Post. The Los Angeles-based Dominicana is leading the way for Latinos!

Read the rest of the interview at babbalu.com