When comedian and writer Nori Reed steps onto the Club Fugazi stage on Sat/6, it won’t just be another stop on her Cheeky Summer Tour. It will be a full-circle moment—the first time the comedian, writer, and actress headlines in the Bay Area since leaving for LA in 2019.

“It feels amazing,” says Reed. “I love the Bay Area so much, and I can’t wait to bring back some laughter and much-needed joy during this really difficult time.”

The return is especially poignant given that Reed’s comedic voice was forged here. After growing up in Kentucky, she began her career in Oakland, where she hosted the beloved monthly showcase Man Haters and built a following through appearances at Outside Lands, SF Sketchfest, and Clusterfest.

“A lot of my material deals with identity and cross-cultural, inters

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