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!!!
I always knew you would be recognized because of your hard work!!!