Stand-Up, Message

Growing up in Los Angeles and the third of seven children, Kathy was always the peacemaker in the family. No matter what was happening, she could turn any situation into a humorous one.

Kathy's stand-up routine continues to demonstrate how she handles some pretty awkward situations with a comical point of view. By taking difficult experiences, as well as everyday life situations, and showing them in a positive light, Kathy brings a unique and totally therapeutic brand of comedy.

Kathy works clubs and colleges all over the country as well as performing for many civic groups, churches, corporations and conventions. She has been seen on television programs that include an ABC World News Tonight segment featuring young comedians, on The Apollo Comedy Hour at the legendary Apollo Theatre, on BET's Comic View and on many talk shows. She was also featured on ABC's Good Morning America as she used her humor to provide comic relief after the September 11th tragedy. Kathy was also the Grand Prize Winner on America's Funniest People.

"Growing up, I was not raised in a church. When I did go, I attended whatever storefront church was in our neighborhood. This was the time my parents got a break from their seven kids. I can truly say that adversity is what brought me to the Lord. My life had become so insane that I eventually and gladly surrendered it to Him.

"I always believed in God and thought that if I just did good that I'd go to Heaven. It wasn't until 1987 when I was going through one of the dark periods of my life that I began a personal relationship with Him, and learned the only way to have eternal life is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Eph 2:8-9). Shortly thereafter, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and was baptized. I eventually wandered back into the world, but in my heart I knew there was something missing.

"In 2001, while going through a divorce, I had this yearning and began going to church again. I had placed my four year-old in a Christian preschool. I selected the school because we had to leave our existing one unexpectedly, and this one was close to our home. However, God had other plans for me. When it came time to do my son's homework, I realized just how little I knew about the Bible. I had to go out and buy a children's version in order to help him with his homework. One day in his homework, the question, 'What do you do for Jesus that he loves?' was asked. My son answered, 'I hug him.' I said, 'Okay, let's write that down.' The next question asked, 'What does Jesus do for you that you love?' He spoke right up and said, 'He hugs me.' All of a sudden my eight year-old says, 'Jesus hasn't hugged you.' My four year-old stopped and thought for a second and said, 'He will when He comes back.' I realized then that my four year-old son knew as much, if not more, than I did. I felt as though he was teaching me when I should have been teaching him.

"September 11th came shortly after that conversation. During this time I was a flight attendant on a major airline that lost two planes in the tragedy, so it really hit home. I began questioning my morality and my purpose in life. I had been moonlighting with stand-up comedy for years and prayed for a way to share my humor, yet share His word. Shortly thereafter, I stepped out in faith, leaving my flight attendant position after 24 years. I was now a single mom, with two children in private school, a huge mortgage and no savings. Every month I prayed, paid my tithes and watched as He made ends meet. God is good! Learning about Outreach Comedy soon afterwards feels like a blessing.

"Still young in my walk with the Lord, I pray everyday for knowledge and direction. 'Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of righteousness' (Ps. 143:10)."

"Your comedy act was just what we needed. It is so very hard to laugh in this day and time, and in the Church; but you were so tasteful in your delivery that we have received only compliments on how nice it felt to be able to laugh about everyday occurrences."
- Laverne / Edsel, Second African Methodist Episcopal Church

"We were thoroughly entertained by your very, very funny stand-up routine. We can see why you are becoming so well known on the comic circuit as one who is able to share the joy of laughter with all who hear you."
- Shirley, Friends of Family Life

Television Appearances
- ABC's World News Tonight, Segment Featuring

  Young Comedians
- ABC's America's Funniest People, Grand Prize

  Winner
- Apollo Theater's Apollo Comedy Hour
- BET's Comic View
- ABC's Good Morning America, Segment Featuring

  Kathy's September 11th Comic Relief

Churches
- West Angeles Gospel Slam, Los Angeles, CA
- Four Square Church, Norwalk, CA
- Cornerstone Christian Center, Torrance, CA
- Ward AME, Los Angeles, CA
- Macedonia Baptist Church 90th Anniversary

  Concert
- Glory Christian Fellowship, Carson, CA
- Principles of Faith Christian Center, Fontana, CA
- Centerpoint Four Square Christian Fellowship,

  Chino Hills, CA
- Power of Faith, Fontana, CA
- Second African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los

  Angeles, CA

Corporations/Civic groups
- Boeing Aircraft
- Sealright Corporation
- Kaiser Permanente
- Automobile Club of Southern California
- The Los Angeles Police Department
- 5th Annual Spirit Awards for Outstanding Football

  Players
- Jack & Jill of America
- Association of Flight Attendants
- Jennessee Ctr., Inc. Shelter for Women Victims of

  Domestic Violence
- Angel City Dental Society
- United Airlines
- Women in Golf
- The Agape Foundation Against Domestic Violence
- The Black Flight Attendant Association
- Kaiser Permanente African American Association

Performer: Kathy Westfield

Travels from: Los Angeles, CA

Performance Fee: Call for quote

Travel Requirements: Airfare and Hotel for (1)