Renard Hirsch believed that after working as an actor, he learned the true art of performance and was encouraged by many of his friends to attempt his hand…errr mouth at standup comedy. As a standup comedian, Renard has performed at the Laugh Factory, The World Famous Comedy Store, Bonkerz, Zanies, Jokes and Notes, Morty’s, Ha Ha’s Comedy Cafe, The Stardome, The Comedy Caravan and the Comedy Catch. As a comic he has appeared on BET’s “A Time to Laugh” and has, hosted and featured shows for Prescott, Nick Lewis, Damon Williams, Tyler Craig, Gilbert Esquavez, Manny Maldanado, Dobie Maxwell, Michael Blackson, Bret Ernst, John Rathbone, Michael Colyar, Jon Reep, Sommore, and Kevin Hart. Renard serves as the producer and host for the Urban Professionals Ski Weekend in Pigeon Forge, TN and The Weekend Getaway in Savannah GA. He has also performed as the opening act for Gospel Singer Niyoki. Renard’s style is very versatile, he can reach any audience, weather he is telling jokes in the smallest hole in the wall club or in church, he can reach you wherever you are. Renard Hirsch is one of the most versatile performers in the entertainment industry. After graduating high school Renard continued his education at Tennessee State University where fell in love with the world of theater, His previous theatre performances include, A Raisin in the Sun (George/Moving Man), Seven Guitars (Red Carter), Blues for an Alabama Sky (Dr. Sam Thomas), The Piano Lesson (Doaker), and Waiting to End Hell (Alvin). While in college Renard began writing his one man show based on the life of civil rights leader Adam Clayton Powell Jr. which he still performs today for churches and banquets. As a poet Renard has been featured on numerous recordings and at spoken word events and has recently released a comedy/poetry album called “Cometry”. His film credits include The Green Mile, The Civil Brand, Drumline, Lincoln Heights, Hancock, Bailey, Percy Jackson and the Olympians Love, Life, and as a spokesperson for Direct Insurance and Hollywood. Renard Hirsch is a standup comedian and I also do historic re-enactments of famous people. I have appeared on BET’s A Time to Laugh and “Who’s Laughing Now” for the Comcast network.
