Ron Funches

Of all the alternative comedians gaining mainstream attention under the "dot-comedy" label, Ron Funches might just be the most unique in delivery. Onstage, Funches wields a powerful charisma--combining deadpan, observational humor with personal stories and a variety of wacky and incongruous voices. The stories he tells are different from the usual comedian's stable of personal experiences. Instead of complaining about air travel, relating a struggle with sobriety, or capitalizing on the differences between races or genders, he likes to talk about, among other things, raising his autistic son. In a media landscape that so often takes a somber approach to serious subjects, it's refreshing to hear a comedian using levity to tackle difficult issues.