My Old Kentucky Stereotype
Did you hear the one about the gay ex-Zumba instructor from Kentucky who pursued a standup career in LA? In this episode we meet Adario Mercadante, a Kentuckian and comedian who transcends expectations of who he should be as a person and entertainer. We hear about leaving his hometown, his life as a gay man from the south, and how he’s dealt with stereotypes as he chases his dream in Los Angeles.
Adario Mercadante shows off his yoga skills.
Image courtesy Adario.
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