From time immemorial, humans have always been open to enjoying a good laugh. We recognize the power of laughter to immediately get rid of negativity while simultaneously rejuvenating our soul. Little wonder that jokesters were regarded as an important fixture in a king’s castle. Despite all the changes and civilization, humans have not lost their ability to enjoy a good joke, and no one knows this better than Keith Ross Nelson.
The ability to make people laugh has always been Keith’s superpower. And nowhere is this superpower more needed than in a world that is continuously rife with divisions, strife, conflict, depression, and every inconceivable societal ill. Keith Ross Nelson knows this all too well as over the years, he has managed to be a beacon of hope, while at the same time promoting joy and positivity through his jokes, and comic reliefs.
More than anyone, Keith understands the power of a good laugh and has managed to share this insight all over the world for more than a quarter of a century. Known for his incredible work ethic, Keith has appeared in numerous TV shows including Comedy Express, Entertainment Tonight, Hulu’s Comedy Time, Not limited to comedy alone, the versatile entertainer has also appeared in hit independent movies like Mobsters and Mormons and The R.M. He has even gone on to direct, co-write, and act in Electives and is also the executive producer of Amazon Prime’s Not for Nothin’. In addition, he has been featured in the New York Weekly, Entertainment Monthly News, LA Wire, LA Times, US News, US Reporter, and countless other publications.
Amazingly, Keith’s impressive portfolio is not limited to the entertainment industry alone. He is a talented athlete who held his age group’s Masters High Jump record for seven consecutive years (2000–2007). Keith finished in second place at the Masters World Championship in 1998 and has been a three-time national champion in Masters High-Jumping. In 2000, he was ranked #1 for outdoor high-jumping, and achieved the same feat for indoor high-jumping in 2006. Keith has also made a dent in Kung-Fu, being the proud owner of a third-degree black belt. He is currently working his way to getting his fourth-degree.
For a man wearing many hats, Keith is highly regarded among his peers for his ingenuity on stage and his incredible prowess in the areas of empathic understanding and interpersonal communications. So his extraordinary accomplishments in the comedy industry are not quite surprising to those who have had the opportunity of interacting with him.
But in spite of everything he has accomplished, the one thing the multi-talented comedian considers his proudest achievement is his ability to stay true to himself. According to Keith, his authenticity not only serves him well as a comedian, it also keeps him grounded as a human desirous of leaving the world a little more joyful than he met it.
Finally, it is Keith’s desire that he can use his talents, passion, and authenticity to impact lives across the globe.
Visit Keith’s website to know more about him. http://www.keithrossnelson.org/
Keith can also be found on Instagram @Keithrossnelson
