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Brian Atkinson performs at First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, April 10 with Rick Vuyst, and Matt Sharpe.

Brian Atkinson

The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022, 2023, and 2025, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2026 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he's working clean.

First Christian Reformed Church

Bringing honor and glory to God through worship and community. At First Christian Reformed Church all are welcome. We would love to have you join us for worship on Sunday mornings. Services are held in the sanctuary at 8:30 a.m. (organ-led) and 10:30 a.m. (worship team led) Both services are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
2901 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Meet The Comedians

Host Matt Sharpe
Feature Rick Vuyst
Headliner Brian Atkinson

Matt Sharpe - Host

Drawing from his training and experience as a licensed psychotherapist, a comedian, and a former bodyguard, Matt delivers humor-infused, practically transformative talks and training. Matthew Sharpe, LLPC is a licensed therapist providing counseling in Muskegon and the surrounding West Michigan area. He specializes in family counseling, career counseling, psychotherapy, spiritual direction, life coaching and consulting, and seminars and training. Laughter is healing!

Rick Vuyst - Feature

Rick Vuyst is co-host of the Gardening Simplified Show (radio, podcast, and YouTube) from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs. Gardening Simplified is designed to share our love of plants and gardening. Whatever your skill or experience level, you’ll find something interesting, useful, and just plain fascinating in every episode. You may also know Rick as the former host of the award winning Flowerland show (Winner of 7 MAB awards for broadcasting excellence) on NewsRadio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM and nationally on iHeart radio for nearly 30 years. He was also known as “Mr. Green Thumb” for WZZM TV 13 (ABC) for over 20 years. In addition to being a fanatical life-long gardener, Rick is a public speaker, standup comedian, health enthusiast, and an avid runner who loves photography on the Lake Michigan shoreline and in the garden where he lives in West Michigan.

Brian Atkinson - Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.

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Brian Atkinson is performing at Frontline Bible Church in Byron Center, MI for a Valentines Couples Date Night on Friday, February 14.

Brian Atkinson

Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022, 2023, and 2025, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2026 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.

Frontline Bible Church

Frontline is a non-denominational Bible church affiliated with the Grace Gospel Fellowship. Equipping people to make an eternal impact.

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it's a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you'll love and brag about later.
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Brian Atkinson performing at Cornerstone Church for a Men's Ministry event on Thursday, December 19 - meal at 6:30pm, comedy at 7pm.

Brian Atkinson

Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022, 2023, and 2025, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2026 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy. Brian Atkinson is so funny, you may not notice it's clean comedy.

Cornerstone Church Men’s Corner

Cornerstone is a nondenominational church with roots in the theology of John Wesley and the Methodist movement.
Cornerstone exists to be an example of the Church that Jesus described, and Christians modeled in the early Christian movement. We believe in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that transforms every part of who we are, so that we represent God and His kingdom to the world. We are a multisite ministry whose mission is Helping People Know Jesus And Make Him Known.
Men's Corner is a time to hang out, explore faith from different perspectives and have some real and down-to-earth conversations. We'll have some music, too. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm, generally at the 84th St. Campus. We dive into lots of topics that are of interest to guys of all ages and backgrounds. Hope to see you there!

1675 84th St.
Caledonia, MI 49316

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it's a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you'll love and brag about later.
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Brian Atkinson performs a Comedy Night at Fifth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday, October 19, with special guest, Kim Cook.

Fifth Reformed Church

• Free hot dogs before the show.
• Free childcare during the show - donations accepted for Fifth student ministries trips.
• Free comedy show - donations accepted for Mulick Park Elementary School.

Fifth Reformed Church is a Christ-centered, multi-generational community with many young families. Though we’re a denominational church, we feel more like a community church because there are people from many different backgrounds. We’re a church focused on learning to live, love, and lead like Jesus. Jesus rooted his life in his relationship with God and lived from that identity. Jesus invested in a group of friends that grew into a spiritual family who joined him in his work. And Jesus engaged the larger world with mercy, justice, healing and teaching. In this way, Jesus lived a three-dimensional life – Up with God, In with others, and Out with a world in need. We are committed to be a church who does the same.

Free Admission

Hot Dogs and such at 6:00pm
Show doors open at 6:45pm
7:00pm Show Time

2012 Griggs St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Brian Atkinson

Brian Atkinson is a comedian, all-around nice guy, and a horrible person. His good-guy persona gives way to surprising twists to keep you laughing. While his voice might be the first thing you notice, his confidence, and engaging storytelling will keep you coming back. Brian is a 2023 World Series of Comedy Wildcard 1st Place Winner and has provided voices for PBS Kids while also appearing in a Lifetime Movie Network movie, as a serial killer, in the same studio, on the same day. Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

With Special Guest, Kim Cook

Kim Cook is a quick witted southerner who now resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also has the last name of something she does not do well. Kim loves discussing her British husband, being a dog mom and topical events. She is a Second City alum and has performed at Zanies, Coral Gables Comedy Club, Gilda’s LaughFest, Plano Comedy Festival, The Annoyance Theatre, The Comedy Arena and Hyena’s Comedy Club to name a few.

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson
Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. He has a hilarious professional touch that’s a perfect fit – without being offensive. Brian never uses profanity, discusses politics, or suggestive content. Brian Atkinson’s comedy is so funny, you won’t even notice he’s working clean. He’s more than a nightclub comedian trying to watch his language.

Bookings

Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it's a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you'll love and brag about later.
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Brian Atkinson performs with Big Laughs Small Church at Reclamation Church and Community Center in Albion, MI, opening for Tim Steele, Friday, November 11.

Reclamation Church and Community Center Presents
Comedy Night
Sponsored By Michael Agnello Jewelers
With Big Laughs, Small Church

Tim Steele
Tim performs on stages throughout the country, entertaining audiences at corporate events, churches, and comedy clubs. His perspective on life, including parenting and marriage, has made him a fan favorite.

Brian Atkinson
Brian Atkinson is a comedian and all-around nice guy. His good-guy persona gives way to surprising twists to keep you laughing. While his voice might be the first thing you notice, his confidence and engaging storytelling will keep you coming back.

Individual and group tickets available

Brian Atkinson performs for a Mother's Day celebration at First Christian Church in Big Run, Pennsylvania. Friday, May 6 at 7:00pm.

Come for the show, stay for beautiful suburban Punxsutawney!