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Nina G. (Comedian), the San Francisco Bay Area's favorite female stuttering stand up comedian, is also a professional speaker, comedy history consultant, and the author of three books: "Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History," "Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen and the children's book," "Once Upon An Accommodation: A Book About Learning Disabilities" that helps children and adults advocate for their rights as a person with a disability.

The 20+ year Oakland resident has been featured on NPR's 51%, BBC's Ouch, Psychology Today, Tedx, KQED Radio, and multiple daytime talk shows and podcasts and has shared the stage with legendary comedians including Don Novello (aka: Father Guido Sarducci), Mort Sahl, Eddie Pepitone, and Cathy Ladman. <,/p>

When Nina isn't performing at comedy clubs, she is playing colleges and presenting as a keynote speaker. She is part of the comedy troupe The Comedians with Disabilities Act which brings laughter and awareness to audiences of all ages across the country.

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New Comedy Special, ‘Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted,’ released on Amazon Prime

Movie poster for Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — San Francisco Bay Area comedian Nina G, known for her unique brand of humor as a woman who stutters, proudly announces the release of her comedy documentary special, “Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted.” Available now on Amazon Prime, this special arrives just in time for International Stuttering Awareness Day on October 22.

Nina G, one of the first stuttering comedians, records debut solo album and live show at the Alameda Comedy Club

Nina G Album ALbum Recording Event 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Thirteen years ago, Nina G made her debut as the first stuttering female comedian. Since then, she’s challenged the status quo of how people who stutter are perceived – onstage and off. So, in an industry that lacks speech diversity, Nina G’s unique voice will record both her first solo comedy album and comedy special on March 9, 2023 at the Alameda Comedy Club located in her hometown. The album is projected to come out later in the spring on the Punchline Records label with the comedy special to follow.

Comedians with Disabilities Act Announces Northern California Tour: Author and Comic Nina G Hosts Comedy Troupe with Four Shows

Comedians with Disabilities Act Tour

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The producers and contributors of the Comedians with Disabilities Act are pleased to announce the upcoming tour of its wildly popular show in October 2022. The comedy troupe is the brainchild of the late comedian Michael O’Connell, who started the group in 2010, and was later joined by Steve Danner and Nina G not long after.

Comedienne Who Stutters Releases Memoir in 2019 – ‘Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen’

Stutterer Interrupted BOOK

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 8, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stuttering Comedian, Nina G. announces the release of her second book: “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen” (ISBN: 978-1631526428; August 6, 2019). While childhood angst and everyday incidents offer fodder for her stand-up comedy on stage, Nina G. peels aside the punchlines to share her very personal story in her new book.

Stuttering Comedian and Author to Headline Punch Line Sacramento

Comedian Nina G

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stuttering stand-up comic Nina G will have the top spot at the Invisible Disabilities Comedy Show at the Sacramento Punch Line on Sunday, January 27 2019! Author of the forthcoming book “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen,” Nina’s comedy is funny, revealing, unapologetic, and always a window to her experience as a person who stutters. Through humor, Nina G is challenging now people think of stuttering.

Comedian is Challenging How People Think About Stuttering

Comedian Nina G

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What do you do when you are professionally funny for a living AND use your own experience as a person with disabilities to crush stigma and change attitudes? Well, for stuttering comedian Nina G, you take it on the road in a series of presentations that are both funny and profound. Much like Hannah Gadsby’s breakout Netflix special “Nannette,” Nina G blends her comedy “material” with her real life experiences for a unique tour you can see live!

Stutterers Showcase Stand-Up Comedy Skills at National Stuttering Association Conference

Comedian Nina G

CHICAGO, Ill., June 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of the 35th annual National Stuttering Association conference, a group of talented comedians will stand up for stuttering in “NSA Laughs!” Headlining the show is Nina G, an 8-year, stand-up comedy veteran and professional speaker. This stand-up comedy show is open to the public and is scheduled for July 5 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.