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Corie Johnson is a Gospel Comedian, Actor, and Writer from Columbia, South Carolina. Born in 1984, Corie is a graduate of W.J. Keenan High School. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. While attending Morris College, he discovered his gift as a Stand up comedian. In 2003, he began his comedic career at the Comedy House in Columbia, South Carolina. He continued to perform at the Comedy House on “Open Mic Night” over the next year and a half. In 2005, He entered a Christian comedy competition presented and hosted by Christian Comedian Akintunde and No Joke Entertainment. After being named one of the top performers, Akintunde decided to take the young comedian under his wings to help groom him in an effort for him to have the opportunity to reach his greatest potential. Under the leadership of Akintunde, Corie gained experience in learning how to conduct all the other aspects of comedy, in which otherwise he would have lacked. In July of 2005 at the young age of twenty one, Corie had the privilege to perform in front of thousands on the Family Expo Stage at T.D. Jakes “Mega fest”. Also in 2005, Corie was blessed with the opportunity to perform at Pastor Jamal Bryant's church Deliverance Temple in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2006, he also co-produced Akintunde's stand up comedy DVD, “Brutally Honest”. Also in 2006, Corie made his television debut on the TV Series, “ God Aint No Joke” on the “Black Family Channel”. In 2007 along with Comedian Akintunde, Small Fire, and Broderick Rice were featured on the It's Time2laugh Christian Comedy Tour. Corie Johnson is one of only a few comedians that will be featured on BET's new show “Gospel Comic View”, hosted by Vickie Winans. Corie is presently touring with the stage play “ Child Support: Where's My Money”. music layout powered by HOT FreeLayouts.com / MyHotComments