Need a laugh? Check out this intimate, limited-seating comedy show in Ruston this weekend

California-based comedian Elijah Tindall is bringing his "Laugh Anyway" tour to the historic Emory House in Choudrant, Louisiana on Sunday, July 10.

Tindall is from Los Angeles, California and was primarily raised in Little Rock Arkansas. Growing up, the comedian found solace and acceptance in making people laugh.

"I'm half Mexican, half white boy so back then I was the most awkward, weird-looking guy and so all of these things were working against me," explained Tindall. "So I found that I could do goofy things and I would stand out in the right way where I wouldn't feel so awkward."

While Tindall had secured his spot as the class clown, he also found a passion for radio during his senior year of high school. There he was able to hone his comedy skills and translated them to messages he would use with his students as a youth pastor.

That is where he hit his sweet spot and created a style of his own in comedic storytelling that had a message and was all-ages friendly.

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"No one anticipates it's going to be a family-friendly presentation," laughed Tindall. "Driving home bigger principles and positive messages and they're not waiting for a clean comedy night. And then they're tricked at the end and they realize they had a great time and they laugh just like with every other comic, but then at the end they're like 'oh, he didn't cuss and I think I just learned like a leadership principle' so they don't see it coming."

Tindall's next show will take place at the historic Emory House which is an intimate venue that has limited seating. A $15 donation is recommended for ticket purchase and the proceeds will be going to Tindall's non-profit where he works with juvenile correctional centers, jails and prisons all over the country.

To make a donation, you can do so on Venmo, Cash App or PayPal:

Venmo - @Elias-Tindall

Cash App - $ElijahTindall

PayPal - PayPal.me/EliasIsreal

During this tour, Tindall has been filming a comedy special that will be airing on a major streaming platform. To keep up with Tindall and where he's going next and to find out who will be streaming the special, follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com. 

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