A Night of Comedy to Benefit Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Comedians Bill Burr and Shane Gillis to Host Benefit Show at The Wiltern
Stand-up comedians Bill Burr and Shane Gillis will perform A Night of Comedy to Benefit Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Monday, January 27. The show is part of the ongoing efforts to aid those devastated by the recent wildfires in the region.
A Personal Connection
Bill Burr, one of the host comedians, had to evacuate his Los Angeles home due to the wildfires. In a recent interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," he shared his thoughts on the situation, joking, "Like some (expletive) idiot on the internet knows how to manage the worst fire in L.A. sitting there in his underwear." He praised the efforts of the responders, saying, "everyone for doing a great job" despite online criticism of the response.
Benefiting the Wildfire Relief Fund
All proceeds from the show will benefit the Wildfire Relief Fund, managed by GoFundMe.org. The fund was created to provide quick and direct relief to those in need in the aftermath of domestic U.S. wildfires by accepting and dispersing tax-deductible donations and sending out critical cash grants. The fund has raised nearly $3.5 million from almost 31,000 donations and has sent over 500 grants out so far.
About the Comedians
Bill Burr has been performing stand-up comedy since the early ’90s and has become one of the most prolific comedians in the last decade, ranking 17th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time. He has six Netflix comedy specials and stars in the Roku dark-comedy anthology series "Immoral Compass," which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He also hosts his "Monday Morning Podcast" and co-founded the All Things Comedy network in 2012.
Shane Gillis is a newer face in comedy but has gained popularity since starting his stand-up career in 2012. He might be best known for being hired and then almost immediately fired by Saturday Night Live when controversial jokes surfaced within hours of the announcement he’d be joining the cast in 2019. He released his self-funded debut "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin," which has over 30 million views on YouTube, and his follow-up Netflix special "Beautiful Dogs" in 2023. He also co-created and stars in the Netflix comedy series "Tires."
Conclusion
The benefit show hosted by Bill Burr and Shane Gillis is just one of the many efforts happening throughout Los Angeles to aid those affected by the wildfires. Join them for an evening of laughter and support for a great cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where: The Wiltern, Los Angeles
- When: Monday, January 27
- Time: [TBD]
- Tickets: Available via livenation.com
- Proceeds: Benefit the Wildfire Relief Fund, managed by GoFundMe.org
- More information: [TBD]
