When we think about comedy in Hawaiʻi, names like Tumua Tuinei and Frank De Lima come to mind. These days, the Hawaii Comedy Festival carries on that tradition by showcasing original comedy by local performers and writers. Founder Kimee Balmilero sat down to talk about what attendees can expect at the Doris Duke Theatre on May 17 and 18.
Meet the aloha shirt-loving hairstylist who counts Duke Kahanamoku, Uncle George Na‘ope and the Rap’s Hawai‘i characters, including Auntie Marialani, among his style influences.