He seen in “Out on Stage” The Movie, available on Amazon Prime, Julian Michael.

Julian Michael is a comedian and recording artist.

Julian Michael’s journey began in South Central L.A., where he was deeply involved in the church and initially on a path to becoming a minister.

Seeking new purpose, he found it in stand-up comedy, starting with open mics and eventually becoming a regular at the Comic Strip in New York.

Influenced by comedy figures like Gladys Simon, Kevin Garnier, and Garrett Morris, Julian’s background in the church and his understanding of crowd dynamics shape his authentic comedic style.

Julian shared about: 

• Julian’s early comedy career, particularly in New York, where they gained significant stage time and experience despite not pursuing an intense grind typical of many comedians.
• His significant moments in their career, such as performing in Belize, recording an album, competing in a comedy contest, and opening for Gilbert Gottfried.
• His  challenges in comedy, including initially resisting social media, which slowed their career progression, especially as an introvert uncomfortable with online exposure.