About DeeCee
DeeCee's humour is inspired from his observations living as a black Canadian/US expatriate in Southeast Asia. He has successfully woven his unique observations on social issues, racial identity, relationships, aging, parenting, and career as a chiropractic physician into a twisted, yet relatable, brand of funny.
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DeeCee's stand-up comedy journey started 1998. He navigated his way through the Toronto comedy scene, paying his dues until earning a spot as finalist in the 2000 'Toronto's Funniest Comedian' contest at The Laugh Resort. Following an 18 year hiatus from stand-up (marriage, career, kids, blah, blah, blah...), a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity led him to Singapore, where the passion for performing was reignited after stepping into the local comedy club. Since then, he has embraced and immersed himself so deep in Singaporean culture, locals refer to him as 'chocolate durian'. Similar to durian, DeeCee’s flavour of palatable comedy is enjoyed by many, but remains an ‘acquired taste’ for others.
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DeeCee has performed in Canada, US, Malaysia, and headlined on various stages throughout Singapore and Bangkok. He currently continues to reach a global audience, via zoom AND the live stage, from his current home in Chicago. He recorded his first comedy album “Chocolate Durian” (on Spotify, iTunes & Amazon) in early 2020, just before Singapore was forced into lockdown due to COVID-19 while residing there.
Credits (Stand-Up)
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Finalist - AMG Comedy Festival 2021
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Panelist - New York Underground Comedy Festival 2020
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Producer/Host “New Year Eve Bash” at The Merry Lion, 2018
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Producer/Host of the ‘Comedy Lab’, 2019
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Headliner: Stagetime Comedy Club (Bangkok), Merry Lion Comedy Cafe & Bar, Comics At The Castle (Singapore)
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Host: The Merry Lion Comedy Cafe & Bar, Talk Cock Comedy, Stand-Up Comics At The Castle
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Regular performer at Comedy Masala, Mad About Comedy, The Merry Lion Comedy Cafe & Bar, Talk Cock Comedy, Siao Char Bor Comedy, and Stand-Up Comics At The Castle
Emcee
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Master Of Ceremonies/Auctioneer for "First Hand" Charity Auction (2019), a Singapore based, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting vulnerable kids and families in Cambodia
Speaking Engagements
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Speaker at Ideas & Inspiration: Thought Provoking Talks. "A Fail-Safe Way To Remove Creative Blocks", July 2019