Twenty percent of the United States population is living with a disability.
Amongst this population are some of the most talented people on earth!
Billed as "America's First Hearing Impaired Comedienne", Kathy is a five-time American Comedy Award Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne, and the winner of countless other awards for her work.
Cityzen is a joint effort. The band literally lifts Toby up on stages all the time. And for an audience to witness that is a powerful message.
Talented hip-hop artists, 4 Wheel City is on a mission. Wheelchair users as a result of senseless gun violence, these rap visionaries have leveraged their musical gifts and life experience to inspire others not to abandon their dreams.
Tobias Forrest, is an actor, a stand-up comedian and front man for the rock band Cityzen. He paints, writes poetry, and navigates the usual uncertainties of a creative life with infectious optimism and with a natural, breezy charm.
Handicap This! is a live stage show and not for the timid! It will stir your senses, challenge your thinking and wake up your attitude.
Being a professional singer and actress was a secret dream of Jennifer's. Her inabilities have never stopped her from breaking barriers, overcoming adversity and living her life to the fullest.
Thùy Linh has been singing since age twenty. Self-taught and drawn to jazz in college, the petite vocalist possesses a surprisingly low-pitch voice that glides warmly between lyrical sensuality and pensive nostalgia.
Nic Novicki has been performing for large crowds of people since age 8. As a kid, he would give comical speeches to organizations in order to raise money for the Little People of America.
Perfectly Imperfect Radio
Perfectly Imperfect Radio explores the journey of discovery and diversity through the humor of entertainers Kathy Buckley, Tobias Forrest, Geri Jewell, and Mark Povinelli. The hosts share their unique perspectives on how to find success by overcoming any obstacle. The team and special guests will enlighten listeners on acceptance, personal challenges, and society's challenges that affect all of us. Join us live every Monday night at 7:00PM (Pacific) on LA Talk Radio for a fun and life changing ride!
TALENT
Diana Elizabeth Jordan is a compelling and versatile actress and inspirational speaker determined not to let having cerebral palsy (which mildly affects her speech and gait) stand in the way of pursuing her life long dream.
Alvin is not only a completely independent, remarkably successful professional speaker, but proof that out of nothing can arise one of the most inspiring stories you will ever witness.
​Nina G
Nina G is the world’s only female stuttering stand up comedian (or at least until she finds another). She is also a disability activist, storyteller, children's book author and educator.
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Geri Jewell
Actress and comedienne Geri Jewell marked a first: the first performer with a life-altering physical disability to hold a regular part on a primetime network sitcom.​