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Clean comedy
is what Larry D. Veal has been providing since 1990. His clean comedy is
so strong that he even has received standing ovations in many of the
so-called "Def Jam" type comedy clubs.
Larry graduated from the Indianapolis Broad Ripple High School of Performing Arts, and then attended Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. While attending Paine College, he won the Bill Cosby Award for Best Comedian and the Sidney Poitier Best Actor Award three years in a row! He knew then that performing was for him.
After graduating in 1989 he entered and often won comedy competitions. During this time, he performed at comedy clubs but noticed a rise in vulgarity in these clubs. Because of this, he chose to present his talents to schools and corporate America.
Larry has spent more than ten years working in the area of juvenile delinquency and has received numerous awards for his ability to inspire youth. He has been recognized by such dignitaries as First Lady Hillary Clinton and Former President Jimmy Carter. (As a high school freshman, Larry was an active member of a gang, suspended 18 times and received all F's. As a senior, he was an honor roll student and recipient of the "Best Mental Attitude" and "Outstanding Athlete" Awards.)
He is now one of the most sought-after comedic motivational speakers appearing in schools across the country. His programs are innovative, inspiring and exciting. He is also a consultant for organizations such as the National Youth Crime Prevention Council and Communities in Schools, Inc., the nation's largest alternative school organizations.
Services he offers include ---
Keynote Speaker, Student Leadership Training, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Master of Ceremonies, Clean Comedy, Staff Training, Business and Program Consulting
Larry D. Veal may be available for your next special
event.
Contact us!
What Others Say About ...
Larry D. Veal
"We highly recommend him to any organization that is interested in decent and clean entertainment."
Bruce Morgan, Executive Director
"Larry is a nice guy. I wish him the best."
"His most valuable contribution appears to be his genuine concern for at-risk children, and his ability to communicate with them on a level that they understand and respect."
"It's nice to know that there are still comics who don't feel the need to be vulgar or insulting."
Henry Davis, Ethnic Field Marketing Division
"What Larry does with comedy is what I do with my music...make people feel good."
"Keep up the good work with motivating and bringing laughter to youth."
"I think you're doing very worthy work. Best of luck to you."
Notable Credits of ...
Larry D. Veal
Television --
"Uptown Comedy" -- NBC, Late Night Show
"Comic View" -- B.E.T.
"Good Day Atlanta" -- Fox TV, Atlanta, GA
"News Twelve" -- NBC, Indianapolis, IN
"Evening News" -- CBS, Augusta, GA
Film --
"Instinct" -- Touchstone Pictures
"Milwaukee" -- Independent Film
"Wake Me Up" -- MovieWorks, Inc.
Training --
Indianapolis Repertory Theatre -- Indianapolis, IN
Broad Ripple high School of Performing Arts -- Indianapolis, IN
Paine College, Sociology and Drama -- Augusta, GA
Central Florida Comedy All-Stars Workshop
A few of the
organizations with which he has worked --
National Youth Crime Prevention Council
National Dropout Prevention Center
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Department of Juvenile Justice
Communities In Schools, Inc.
Safe and Drug Free Schools
Department of Corrections
Housing Authority
Urban League
YMCA
Many churches, violence and substance abuse programs and universities
To book Larry
Veal for your special event,
contact Richard
De La Font Agency, Inc.
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