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GUEST: Bill Santiago, political comedian

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Bill Santiago left a career in journalism for stand-up comedy. After graduating from New York University Film School, Santiago initially worked for the San Juan Star, an English language daily in Puerto Rico. He then switched careers and moved to San Francisco to work the local comedy clubs. Over the years, his act has evolved to include political commentary and Spanglish. The move has paid off for Bill Santiago, leading to television appearances on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Galavision’s Que Locos, and the Conan O’Brien show. He still dabbles in journalism and has an article in Mother Jones magazine called, “Trading Faces: Labrador Prompts Transplant Breakthrough.”

Bill Santiago’s website is www.billsantiago.com.

A Night of Comedy with Bill Santiago on Friday, February 17, 2006 @ 7pm
more info: Comedian Bill Santiago’s, Spanglish 101:”A total Immersion Comedic Excursion into Latino USA” at Tia Chucha’s Cafe Cultural, located at 12737 Glenoaks Blvd., #22 Sylmar, CA 91342.

Santiago’s last night at the Hermosa Beach Comedy and Magic Club, is this Monday February 13th, 1018 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach. For more information call 310-372-1193.

Santiago just recorded his first 1/2 hour special on Comedy Central Presents which will air on May 5th.

Sonali’s Subversive Thought for the Day:

“Three things are real: God, human folly, and laughter. Since the first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do what we can with the third.” — The Ramayana