Who We Are
Curated live comedy with a focus on quality, community, and unique voices.
Kickstand Comedy is a nonprofit theater that strives to provide programming and educational outreach that helps people laugh, connect, and create together.
Guided by a diverse and dedicated Board of Directors, we work tirelessly to advance our organizations mission + vision, develop performers, create hungry fans, and strive to make Portland comedy undeniable!
our mission.
To transform and enrich the lives of performers and audiences through comedy. We work to eliminate the historic barriers that have kept folx from seeing and doing comedy, addressing the ongoing needs of our community and its diverse perspectives through dynamic shows, and community outreach events—creating equity across our organization and beyond while providing opportunities for performance, education, and laughter.
Our Vision.
A thriving, diverse, equitable and representational comedy scene that compensates performers, and establishes Kickstand and its fans as an iconic institution in the Pacific Northwest.
CHECK OUT OUR SUCCESSFUL KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
See how “Kickstart Kickstand” raised over $34k in April of 2019 to transform the former Brody Theater building into a thriving, inclusive hub for comedy in Portland.
Kickstart Kickstand crowdfunding video
Our Partners
We love to collaborate with non-profits and community organizations. Since our creation, we have consistently hosted and helped local and national institutes raise money, including Outside In, Planned Parenthood, Animal Aid, and the ACLU.
Partners
