Newark, NJ · Stand-up & performance
TALJ BHOWARD.
A different perspective.
An artist’s eye. An actor’s instinct.
A comedian’s way of seeing the world.
See the perspective
Watch the work.
Feel the delivery.
Explore Talj’s performance style, timing and physical presence. Get in touch to discuss the right set for your room or the right performer for your project.
Catch Talj live
The next room.
A fresh perspective.
New performance dates will be announced here.
Follow Talj for announcements ↗The artist behind the act
Observation.
Expression.
A point of view.
Talj B Howard is a Newark, New Jersey–based comedian whose work draws on 14 years in comedy and a background in acting and theater. His observational material explores race, politics and the perspectives that shape everyday life.
An artist on and off the stage.
An art teacher for 10 years, Talj brings a love of both visual and performing arts to his work. On stage, he uses movement, voice and character to create moods and explore different ways of seeing the world.
Beyond stand-up, his interests and skills include drawing, graphic work, karate, kickboxing and Aikido. His combination of visual creativity and performance experience offers a starting point for hosting, acting and collaborative projects.
On the bill
Rooms. Stages.
Standout moments.
Russell PetersOpening sets at Levity Comedy Club in West Nyack, NY, and in Bridgeport, CT.
JB SmooveOpening set at Carolines on Broadway.
Thea VidelleOpening performance.
Chris JacksonHeadline performance in Bridgeport, CT · 30-minute set.
Comedy CoveWinner · New talent competition · Springfield, NJ.
Joke OlympicsWinner · Comedy competition · Brooklyn, NY.
Build the right lineup
One performer.
Different ways to connect.
From introductions to a headline set
Host / MC · Opener · Feature · Headline · Guest comic · Open-mic performer.
5–30 minutesChoose from 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. Headline experience includes a delivered 30-minute set in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Material that fits the occasion
Clean, family-friendly and adult sets available. Discuss audience, language and subject-matter expectations when booking.
Comedy clubs · Private events · Festivals · Fundraisers · College events.
Voice. Movement. Character.
A background in acting and theater, with additional talents in visual art and martial arts. Contact Talj about hosting, acting or creative collaborations.
Performance language: English.
New Jersey roots.
Nationwide reach.
Based in Newark and available for travel throughout the United States. Please inquire well in advance for long-distance dates so travel and acting commitments can be coordinated.
Talj B Howard / Press kit
Biography, selected performance credits, headshot, demo and direct booking contact.
Let’s find your date
Your room.
A new perspective.
For bookings, send your event date, location, audience, set length, material preferences and budget. For acting or casting inquiries, include the project brief, role and schedule.
Please inquire well in advance for travel.
Talj is based in New Jersey; travel and existing acting commitments need to be coordinated. All dates are subject to confirmation.
Booking & casting inquiries
tahjhoward@gmail.com