COMEDY FOR A CAUSE

Featuring Pretty Ricki & Friends

Join us for a memorable evening of laughter, food and drink all while supporting Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA. The event (appropriate for 21 yrs +) will feature comedians Pretty Ricki, Monique Latise, Queen Stewart, and Tyler Noble, who will keep you laughing all night long and you will stay entertained with music by renowned musicologist, producer and personality, DJ Storm Norm of BKS1 radio.

The evening will also include a paddle raise for the opportunity to show your support by donating to vital programs and services the YMCA provides the Plainfield community.

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 6pm-9pm

Location: Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC) - 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Cost: $75 VIP ticket (Food, drink and preferred seating)

$30 General Admission (Show only; seating is on a first come first served basis)

ABOUT THE COMEDIANS

PRETTY RICKI FONTAINE

Pretty Ricki is a dynamic comedian, writer, singer, and actress. Since her stand-up debut in 2009, she’s performed on BET, TruTV, ABC’s The View, and toured internationally with top comedians. She’s written for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and worked with Wanda Sykes and Nick Cannon. Her talents span stage, screen, and radio.

MONIQUE LATISE

Monique Latise is a well-sought-after comedian from Paterson, NJ. Some of her credits include McDonald’s Gospel fest, Showtime at the Apollo, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Special, The New Kings and Queens of New York showcase which was produced by Comedy Central and Bric TV. Monique is the founder of a youth mentor program and showcase called Young Starz Rock and has accomplished 3 self-promoted and sold out "One Woman Shows".

QUEEN STEWART

Queen Stewart is a breast cancer survivor who began stand-up comedy during chemotherapy. She’s the founder of Create Urgency®, inspiring people to live boldly, and Find Joy Now™️, a nonprofit helping cancer patients find healing through laughter and creativity. Her comedy blends resilience with humor, proving that life’s toughest moments can deliver the best punchlines.

TYLER NOBLE

Tyler Noble is a Queens native and fell in love with film as a kid. After years of persistence, he’s built a solid career with nearly 10 feature films and TV credits like The Daily Show and In An Instant. Now based in Minneapolis, he continues acting, voiceover, and improv, with his heart always in film.

ABOUT PLAINFIELD YMCA

Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, provides vital programs and services to the Plainfield community. The Y’s programs help to ensure that neighbors have the resources, relationships and support needed to thrive including reliable childcare, academic support, water safety, food security and summer camp.

Comedy for a Cause 2025