We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Genivive Clinton . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Genivive below.

Genivive, appreciate you joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I knew I was artsy since elementary. I drew, painted, jumped in any skit or play I could, performed poetry, sang, and dance. Weirdly, it wasn’t until I became a truck driver that I decided to try comedy. I got out of the truck in Minnesota and did my first mic in 2016. I would truck a couple more yrs and hit mics randomly but in 2018 I said no more trucking and went hard at my dreams. Patrice O’Neal, and my friend Precious Media LLC both really inspired me to live in an artistic freedom.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am a standup comedian. I did my first mics in 2016 and started booking my first shows in 2018. Now I am one of the hottest young rising comedians in the country, I have opened for Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, and Ron White to name a few. I combine my unique perspective with killer punchlines, and have a great time wherever I go. I travel around the country performing my unique brand of stand up, and am Currently based out of ATX but am originally from Detroit, MI.

: Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Creative Expression is my main goal, as well to experience a life out of poverty. I believe your gifts make room for you and I haven’t been disappointed since pursuing this journey. Bombs, mistakes, and things like that for sure. But I’ve noticed if you don’t quit you don’t lose.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

When ppl laugh deep gut , make you gasp for air, spit out your drink, slap your knee, clap, have to pee type laughs. Good ole release. The most beautiful and acceptable way to release and express joy. I can’t believe I get paid to be silly.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @cgenivive
• Facebook: Genivieve Janelle Clinton
• Twitter: @cgenivive
• Youtube: Genivive Clinton