Hello, Friend! It’s episode 131 of the Messed-Up to Set-Ups, I sit down with the absolutely brilliant and hilarious Queen Aaliyah Ford. Our conversation is jam-packed with comedy wisdom, clean humor, real-life stories, and shared laughs as we talk about the grind of stand-up, the power of collaboration, and what it takes to keep growing without losing your voice. We get into Queen Aaliyah’s name, her Chicago roots, her move to North Carolina, the early days of building a room and earning respect, why bully crowd work misses the mark, how family chaos became comedy gold, and the kind of momentum that keeps a comedian moving forward. At its heart, this is an honest conversation about laughter, craft, and staying sharp. Tune in!
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