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Along with PTSD Parent<\/a>, Kelly Wilson is co-founder of Mental Health at the Mic in Portland, Oregon, a community of performers who use comedy to reduce stigma and give people with mental health challenges a powerful voice. In other words, we shatter stigma one joke at a time.<\/p>\n This program teaches stand up comedy to those whose lives have been touched by mental illness. Our groups of comedians perform clean comedy throughout the Portland metro area and the Pacific Northwest, bringing education and inspiration to a wide range of audiences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kelly Wilson is a performer and instructor\u00a0with Mental Health at the Mic<\/a>. She teaches people with mental illness how to write and perform stand up comedy for audiences of all ages.\u00a0Comedy classes run throughout the year and can be designed to meet the needs of students of all ages.<\/p>\n Groups of experienced comics are also available to perform for a variety of causes.\u00a0They\u00a0perform clean comedy and have entertained audiences of all ages in a wide range of venues, including churches, community centers, libraries, comedy clubs, schools, and hospitals. Our group has been featured at fundraisers, corporate and community events, professional and mental health conferences, and private parties.<\/p>\n Curious about how mental illness and comedy go together? Want to find out more about this organization that helps shatter stigma about mental illness? Interested in a class or want to catch a performance? Awesome!<\/p>\n Go here to find out more about Mental Health at the Mic<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Go here to see the latest class offerings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Contact us with questions or to book a performance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for email updates so you never miss a show<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWriting and Performing Stand Up Comedy<\/h2>\n
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