Actor / comedian Rhonda “Passion” Hansome (SiriusXM “John Fugelsang’s Tell Me Everything”) will host the “Laughs Likely!” live comedy showcase on Friday, June 17 at Gotham Comedy Club’s Vintage Lounge as part of the 2022 Black Women in Comedy LaffFest in New York City. Showtime is 6:00p.m (doors @ 5:30pm) tickets are $25 plus a two drink minimum and Gotham is located at 208 West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The venue adheres to current COVID safety guidelines and for tickets and further information, go to: Showclix or call (212) 367-9000 Featured in the 2021 BWIC LaffFest, Hansome will be joined by fellow performers: Meka Mo, April Boddie, Melanie Mary, Erica Switzer, Kandyce August, Nicole Phoenix Comedy & headliner JJ Matisse. Sponsored by Stand Up! Girls, Inc. – a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization – the Laff Fest was “born out of rage” according to Festival director of operations. Joanna Briley. The CEO at One Funny Sistah Entertainment, LLC states “we decided it was time to have something of our own with an emphasis on all facets of comedy.” “Our goal is to create opportunities for Black women to be seen, heard, and influential in changing the narrative while simultaneously empowering our “sisterhood” to look out for one another in a safe and nurturing environment where we get to shine,” she added. Tickets for the five days of her-larity (June 15 – 19) must be purchased in advance by going to the: www.BWICLaffFest.com website, or connect with the Laff Fest at: BWICFestival@gmail.com / 347 .704.4746. Gotham can be reached by taking the C, E or #1 subway to West 23rd Street in Manhattan. For additional information on Rhonda’s future projects and appearances, go to: www.rhondahansome.com or connect with her on Facebook@Rhonda Hansome Comedy, Twitter @RhondaHansome or Instagram @rhondafull.