A Cause For Laughter

Comedy For KIOO

On July 19th, 2022, KIOO projects threw a dazzling charity comedy fundraiser featuring sets by Rachel Feinstein, Corinne Fisher, Jon Laster and a surprise set by Ronny Chieng. The event was held at CSTM Haus in the West Village & hosted by photographer Marcus Russell Price, illustrator Jen Toth and KIOO founder Babita Patel. Edy’s Grocery provided food. Drinks were donated by SUNBOY and The Community Spirit. Luckily, we were able to snag a ticket to this intimate event and document the revelry. 

Photo of Rachael Feinstein performing on stage standing in front the crowd with her hand holding the number two up.
Photo of Rachael Feinstein performing on stage standing in front the blue curtain and large plant.
Photo of Marcus Russell Price posing for a picture at the event, leaning against a pole at the center of the room holding his hands in a square shape in front of his face.
Photo of KIOO founder Babita Patel posing for a picture in front of a blue curtain and a neon sign reading KIOO.
Photo of Jon Laster holding an orange mic on stage in front of a blue curtain and a neon sign.
Photo of Marcus Russell Price holding up a peace sign with Ronny Chieng.

KIOO is a non-profit that aims to advance gender equality through photography workshops to kids in underserved communities around the globe. Their objective is to teach the girls how to use the cameras first and in turn have them teach the boys. Their theory is that in turn this turn empowers the girls as well as presents them as equals to their male counterparts. The work produced by the children is beautiful as well as their stories, you can check it out and purchase their work here.

Display of framed photos taken by the kids in the KIOO program. The table is filled with flowers and information placards about the photos.
Ronny Chieng performing at the event. The photo is taken from the back of the room so you can see Chieng on stage in front of the crowd.
Photo of Ronny Chieng performing on stage with his right hand stretched out in the air above him.
Black and white photo of Ronny Chieng performing on stage standing in front of the crowd.

Jen, whose art moniker is Jen Scribbles NY, shared her thoughts on the organization and what made her join as a board member: “I’ve always been interested in the nonprofit world and working with children was at the forefront of what I wanted to do. The great thing about KIOO is we hit the marks of teaching children how to discover their voice through art, give girls leadership and confidence-building skills, and we show boys they’re an integral part of the conversation of promoting gender equality.”

Photo of Corinne Fisher performing on stage in front of the curtain and neon sign.
Photo of Corinne Fisher performing on stage standing in front of the crowd.
Photo of Illustrator Jen Tosh posing for a picture wearing a vibrant red dress.
Photo of Marcus Russell Price and Babita Patel watching the show up off stage underneath tow caged lightbulbs.
Photo of Babita Patel performing her set for the audience on the stage in front of a blue curtain and a neon sign reading KIOO.

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