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Humorist Kerri Pomarolli Receives National Award Named Best Column for Tales From A Hollywood God Girl

Los Angeles, CA ~ May 29, 2008 ~ What's better than sharing your views on Hollywood and getting recognized for it? "Who knew all my ramblings would turn into an actual column," states Pomarolli, "I just thought I had a big mouth and a lot of opinions on what's going on in LA LA land! I'm so pleased to tell my mom that all those grammar lessons are finally paying off. What an honor!" Comedienne Kerri Pomarolli tells it like it is in her syndicated column Tales From A Hollywood God Girl. It may not be PAGE SIX but Pomarolli gives it her best shot when she writes about what goes on in Hollywood. Ramped up to a fever pitch, she is achingly funny with antidotes and solutions to celebrity problems that keeps you entertained, yet informed. Becoming a professional columnist with a Christian prospective could make Kerri Pomarolli the most trusted voice in Hollywood.

Pomarolli's column Tales From A Hollywood God Girl receives the Best Column award at the annual Fellowship of Christian Newspapers banquet in Portland, OR during the Evangelical Press Association convention held May 7 through 9. Pomarolli's column is published by the Chronicle Christian Newspapers.

Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, recurring roles on Port Charles, Young and the Restless, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on ABC, Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight and many others. Pomarolli writes her own bi monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, contributing writer for many national magazines "Hope For Women", Cornerstone Connection, Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book "It's Not Me It's You", co-writer with author Matthew Paul Turner How To Ruin Your Dating Life released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of "Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40" published by Relevant Press. Pomarolli lives in the Los Angeles area with hubby of 3 years, comedian Ron McGehee and new addition 6 month old baby, Lucy.

The Fellowship of Christian Newspapers is an international association for Christian newspaper publishing, a sub-group of the Evangelical Press Association. FCN has over 40 member publications across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 1 million readers.

Russ Jones, president of the FCN and Publisher of The Chronicle Christian Newspapers and has published Tales From A Hollywood God Girl for over a year. Visit www.thechronicleonline.net

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Kerri Pomarolli Stakes Her Claim in Pop Culture Zondervan Re-Covers Book to Reach A Broader Market Guys Like Girls Named Jennie Hits Stores June 1

Los Angeles - May 19, 2008 - As the high demand for Faith Based books rise in the mainstream arena Zondervan's decision to release Pomarolli's book with a less Christian title and cover is the ideal path to reach a yearning secular market. Market competition has risen in the publishing industry opening a whole new realm for Christian authors who want to cross over to the other side. Christian or not, readers tend to like books about real experiences with real purposes and that's what Pomarolli's book gives you. She communicates Christianity that non Christians can relate to all through the gift of laughter.

In Guys Like Girls Named Jennie, formerly titled If I'm Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom, Pomarolli writes about her obsession with finding a man through hilarious scenarios. Smitten and in love, over and over starting in kindergarten, Pomarolli enlightens us with her funny original quirky true life stories of her courtships that will shine a light on the reality of being single in today's world. Pomarolli searches for Mr. Right as she tries to break the rules of conventional dating. This book is a must read and will be enjoyed by both men and women.

The book will be available in stores on June 1, 2008 but you can pre-order now on familychristian.com (where you can see an interview with Pomarolli), Amazon.com or Zondervan.com and kerripom.com.

Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, recurring roles on Port Charles, Young and the Restless, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on ABC, Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight and many others. Pomarolli writes her own bi monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, contributing writer for many national magazines "Hope For Women", Cornerstone Connection, Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book "It's Not Me It's You", co-writer with author Matthew Paul Turner How To Ruin Your Dating Life released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of "Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40" published by Relevant Press. Pomarolli lives in the Los Angeles area with hubby of 3 years, comedian Ron McGehee and new addition 6 month old baby, Lucy.

Zondervan is the leading Christian communications company in the world. Zondervan produces Bibles, books, new media products, gift products from its Inspirio group, and children's products from its Zonderkidz group. Zondervan, a division of HarperCollinsPublishers, holds exclusive North American publishing rights to the New International Version of the Bible, the bestselling Bible translation. Visit Zondervan on the Web at www.zondervan.com.

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Comedy For All Productions Brings Christian Comedy to Secular Comedy Clubs Carlos Oscar, Kerri Pomarolli and Tommy Darrel Join Ron McGehee's Non-Toxic Comedy Tour

Los Angeles, CA - March 25, 2008 -Carlos Oscar, Kerri Pomarolli and Tommy Darrel have joined Ron McGehee's Non - Toxic Comedy tour produced by Comedy For All. As part of the ongoing need for Christian comedy the Improv is joining forces with McGehee to produce top quality comedy with non-offensive language and faith based messages. McGehee will launch Non - Toxic Comedy at The Improv in Ontario, CA on April 1. Non - Toxic Comedy is where Christian meets Stand Up and humor meets Faith.

McGehee has been asked to produce more comedy shows at other Improv locations throughout the U.S., a first for The Improv Comedy clubs. The need for Clean and Christian comedy has been proven time after time to McGehee. As one of the most respected working stand up comedians today, McGehee is working hard to bring Christian Comedy to mainstream comedy clubs nationally.

About the Comedians:

Ron McGehee not only produces Non-Toxic Comedy he has achieved success in writing, acting and stand-up. McGehee has made a number of guest television appearances including NBC's "Last Comic Standing 2", Comedy Central, Oxygen Network and ABC Family. He is also busy as a screenwriter and contributing writer in many magazines. You can also read his national syndicated column "Headline Humor" in The Chronicle Christian Newspapers.

Headliner Carlos Oscar has been seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO and just taped a one hour special on Comedy Central called Que Locos. (Life Is Crazy Good)

Kerri Pomarolli, one of America's premier comediennes, is a veteran of television with credits that include appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Oxygen Network, Fox, ABC, ABC Family, Showbiz Tonight, Hallmark Channel and many others. Her book, "If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single" is in Christian bookstores nationally

Tommy Darrell has appeared on NBC's Just Shoot Me and is the host of CarCrazyCentral.com.

To ensure Ron's chance of going cross country with Non-Toxic Comedy, we're asking that everyone who can come to the show to support Ron, Kerri, Carlos and Tommy. Pre-sales is going well but we need to fill the club.

Show Details
April 1, 2008, 8:00 PM
$10 per person for Groups of 10 or more
$12 early purchase
$15 at the door

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Kerri interviewed on Fellowship in Reading about her new book HOW TO RUIN YOUR DATING LIFE, A Christian's Guide for Avoiding [Almost] Every Mistake in the Book

In How To Ruin Your Dating Life you'll find an amusing look at dating through the eyes of both male and female. Co author Matthew Paul Turner and Pomarolli take a he said she said approach giving both sexes a chance to tell their side of the story.

Fellowship in Reading, a television show produced by Christian Enrichment Productions in Los Angeles, CA, has been on the air since 2003 with a mission to enrich the lives of cable network viewers. Kerri's interview will air on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 5:30 PM PT on cable channel 24 Westchester/Playa Del Rey, CA. www.overcomersfellowship.org

To get the first copies of Kerri's New Book, published by Nav Press please see her store at www.kerripom.com or www.amazon.com

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CHRISTIAN AUTHOR KERRI POMAROLLI ANNOUNCES "HOW TO RUIN YOUR DATING LIFE, A Christian's Guide for Avoiding [Almost] Every Mistake in the Book" IN STORES NOW

Los Angeles, CA - October 9, 2007 - Kerri Pomarolli's humorous insight on dating was first recognized in her best selling book "If I'm Waiting On God; Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?" Her fans and the media dubbed her the Christian Bridget Jones because of her hilarious antics. Critics agreed no other dating book around embodied the fragmented and unrealistic demands of dating like "If I'm Waiting On God", until now.

In "How To Ruin Your Dating Life" you'll find an amusing look at dating through the eyes of both male and female. Co-author Matthew Paul Turner and Pomarolli take a he said she said approach giving both sexes a chance to tell their side of the story.

"How To Ruin Your Dating Life" is published by Nav Press and is now in stores and most websites like Amazon. Visit www.kerripom.com or www.navpress.com for more information.

Kerri Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, recurring roles on Port Charles and Young and the Restless, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight, Hallmark Channel and many others. She also writes her own bi-monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, contributing writer for the new national magazine Hope For Women, writing articles for the Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book "It's Not Me, It's You", has a syndicated column, Report From A Hollywood God Girl, in The Chronicle Christian Newspapers.

Her book, "If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single" is in Christian bookstores nationally.

Pomarolli continues to work the comedy club circuit and has become one of the most sought after Christian comedians and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has shared the stage with such diverse Christian Comedians as Ron McGehee, Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffin. Whether she's at a secular comedy club or a church congregation Pomarolli uses comedy as her pulpit and has become an innovative and charismatic evangelical.

Along with comedian husband Ron McGehee, Pomarolli recently starred and co-produced a pilot produced by Eastgate Productions. The pilot, www.ilovekerri.tv, demonstrates both Pomarolli and McGehee's comedic ability to interact as they take on the task of home improvement. You can see I Love Kerri on Sky Angel Two.

To get the first copies of Kerri's New Book please see her store at www.kerripom.com or www.amazon.com

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I Love Kerri, The Next Generation of Family Oriented and Faith Based Reality Television Re-Broadcast Nationwide on Sky Angel,
September 29

I LOVE KERRI is a reality-based comedy that revolves around the lives of married comedians Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee. Kerri's perky optimism about how things should be done makes Ron's big imagination run wild as he demonstrates on how to alternate Kerri's obsession to do things her way. The trials and tribulations of being married have never been demonstrated in such a hilarious manner until now.

This series will shed a whole new light on the way people look at reality television. I LOVE KERRI will air nationwide on Angel Two Channel 9702 via the Sky Angel® Home Satellite Television System: America's Family-Friendly Television Service on Saturday, September 29 @ 8:30 PM EST. You can also watch episodes at www.ilovekerri.tv

Together Kerri and Ron have been seen on Comedy Central, Over 27 times on The Tonight Show, ABC Family Network, Hallmark Channel, NBC, CBN, NBC/Laugh Factory Latino/Asian-American Comedy Showcase, NBC's Last Comic Standing 2, CNN Showbiz Tonight, Lifetime Network and many more. Kerri writes her own bi monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, a contributing writer for the new national magazine "Hope For Women", Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book "It's Not Me It's You", collaborated with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book How to Ruin Your Dating Life NavPress in stores now, and is part of a new book "Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40 by Relevant Press. Her book, "If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single" is in bookstores nationally. Read Ron and Kerri's new syndicated columns, Headline Humor and Report from a Hollywood God Girl, in The Chronicle
Christian Newspapers.

Both Kerri and Ron tour extensively throughout the United States and Canada performing at Churches, Corporate, and today's top comedy clubs and have shared the stage with such diverse Clean Comedians as Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and
Anthony Griffin.

I LOVE KERRI is the creation of Belinda Benko of East Gate Productions. For more information on I LOVE KERRI please visit www.ilovekerri.tv where you can view more episodes, sign up for Kerri and Ron's forum and keep updated on
new episodes.

About Sky Angel:

Sky Angel® delivers more than 30 TV and radio channels of the best in Christian- inspirational, family entertainment and 24-hour news programming to homes, churches, colleges and more across the contiguous 48 United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Sky Angel® multi-channel television service is received through a small, affordable 20-inch satellite dish. A residential subscription (including churches) is just $14.99 monthly or $149.90 annually (a savings of $30 off the monthly price).

Most other cable and satellite services require its subscribers to pay for a bunch of channels that may be in conflict with their values in order to get the ones that they want. On the contrary, Sky Angel® was created for families looking for high-quality faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming without having to compromise their values or their pocketbook.

Sky Angel® offers something for everyone seeking a wide variety of faith and family programming, including family movies and dramas, clean comedy, classic sitcoms, home life programs, sports shows, ministry programming and 24-hour news. Some of America's most popular news and family entertainment channels are carried on Sky Angel: Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movie Channel, HGTV (Home & Garden Television) and FOX News Channel. Plus, Sky Angel® delivers a diverse lineup of Christ-centered channels like KTV-Kids&Teens Television, SPIRIT Christian music videos, The Worship Network, Faith TV and many more.

Sky Angel® is a nationwide multi-channel, direct-to-home satellite television provider committed to delivering a complete system of family-friendly television and radio channels - at an affordable price. Owned and operated by Dominion Video Satellite Inc., a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) licensee and pioneer with corporate headquarters in Naples, Fla., Sky Angel® delivers more than 30 channels of the best in Christian-inspirational programming, family entertainment and news nationwide to homes, churches, colleges and businesses equipped with a small 20-inch satellite dish. Dominion was one of the first nine companies to apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a high-power DBS license in 1981 and is the sole surviving DBS pioneer from that first round of forward-thinking applicants. A free DVD about how to receive the Sky Angel® service is available upon request at www.skyangel.com or 1-800-SKY-ANGEL (1-800-759-2643).

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Christian Comedians Make Appearance on The Oxygen Network's Reality Show Tori and Dean: Inn Love. Husband and wife Christian comedians Ron McGehee and Kerri Pomarolli discover the true nature of reality television as they spend the day with Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott

Los Angeles, CA - July 16, 2007: Sharing pregnancy stories, praying with friends and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of touring and acting are not uncommon for Christian comedians Ron McGehee and Kerri Pomarolli. But when they were invited to take a short "Babymoon" at the now famous B & B Chateau La Rue in Fallbrook, CA to shoot an episode of Tori and Dean: Inn Love they saw the opportunity of not only relaxing for a couple of days but hanging out with new mother Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott. McGehee and Pomarolli were chosen because of their comedic talents and because they are expecting a baby in mid-October. Spelling giving Pomarolli pregnancy tips and McDermott advising McGehee, it's sure to be an episode you won't want to miss.

Both McGehee and Pomarolli have become renowned for their clean stand up comedy and many television appearances and know how to speak the language and communicate the gospel subtlety to a secular audience. In the past few years, secular media has given Christian voices, McGehee and Pomarolli feel it their calling to take every opportunity allowed to share their faith using their gift of comedy.

Tori and Dean: Inn Love airs on the Oxygen Network Tuesday nights @ 9:30 PM CT. McGehee and Pomarolli's segment is expected to air late Summer 07. Watch for updates at www.kerripom.com and www.funnyron.com or check local listings at www.oxygen.com/innlove.

McGehee and Pomarolli recently shot more episodes for their reality show "I Love Kerri". Be sure to check it out at www.ilovekerri.tv.

Ron McGehee has headlined at such venues as the World Famous Improv Comedy Clubs and The Comedy Store. McGehee has also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing 2 and recently filmed a commercial for the international transportation company DHL that is airing nationally. He has made a number of guest television appearances including Comedy Central, ABC Family, TBN and TLN and has also written for The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, The Carson Daily Show, and Jimmy Kimmel. He tours throughout the U.S. performing stand up and speaking at churches and colleges bringing his life lessons and hilarious multi cultural humor to audiences nationally. He is also busy as a screenwriter and contributing writer in many magazines including Brio for teens from Focus on the Family and Battle magazine. You can also read his national syndicated column "Headline Humor" in The Chronicle Christian Newspapers.

Kerri Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, recurring roles on Port Charles and Young and the Restless, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, The Joni Show, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight, Hallmark Channel and many others. She also writes her own bi monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, Co-writer with Ron McGehee new advice column in Positive Reactions magazine, contributing writer for the new national magazine Hope For Women, writing articles for the Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book It's Not Me It's You, co-writer with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of a new book Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40 in stores now published by Relevant Press. Her book, If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single is in Christian bookstores nationally and a monthly column "Report From A Hollywood God Girl" in The Chronicle Christian Newspapers.

Pomarolli continues to hone her craft by working the comedy club circuit and has become one of the most sought after Christian comedians and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The husband and wife comedians recently starred and co-produced a pilot produced by Eastgate Productions. The pilot, www.ilovekerri.tv , demonstrates both Pomarolli and McGehee's comedic ability to interact as they take on the task of home improvement. As you will see, their complete lack of skills is down right comical. "I Love Kerri" will premiere on Sky Angel Two June 23, 2007.

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Christian Comedian/Writer/Actors Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee Join The Chronicle Christian Newspapers to Take On Politics, Hollywood and Current Events In Their New Monthly Humor Columns "Headline Humor" and "Report From A Hollywood God Girl"

Los Angeles, CA - June 12, 2007 - Best know for their numerous television appearances magazine articles, books and cutting edge Clean Comedy, Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee take another approach to lampooning politics, current events and Hollywood gossip. Both have joined The Chronicle Christian Newspapers as its newest columnists. McGehee's column, Headline Humor, will attach something more meaningful by discussing politics, religion, current events and world news from a Christian viewpoint through engaging humor. Pomarolli's column, Report From A Hollywood God Girl, will feature thought provoking humorous articles on the latest celebrity and entertainment gossip and her own insight on how to survive secular Hollywood while keeping one's faith intact to exploring reasons why the industry is so secular in the first place and how it affects today's youth. Pomarolli's cartoon Kerri will also be a new addition to The Chronicle Christian Newspapers.

Kerri Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, recurring roles on Port Charles and Young and the Restless, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, The Joni Show, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight, Hallmark Channel and many others. She also writes her own bi monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, Co-writer with Ron McGehee new advice column in Positive Reactions magazine, contributing writer for the new national magazine Hope For Women, writing articles for the Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book It's Not Me It's You, co-writer with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of a new book Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40 in stores now published by Relevant Press. Her book, If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single is in Christian bookstores nationally.

Pomarolli continues to hone her craft by working the comedy club circuit and has become one of the most sought after Christian comedians and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has shared the stage with such diverse Christian Comedians as Ron McGehee, Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffin. Whether she's at a secular comedy club or a church congregation Pomarolli uses comedy as her pulpit and has become an innovative and charismatic evangelical.

The husband and wife comedians recently starred and co-produced a pilot produced by Eastgate Productions. The pilot, www.ilovekerri.tv , demonstrates both Pomarolli and McGehee's comedic ability to interact as they take on the task of home improvement. As you will see, their complete lack of skills is down right comical. I Love Kerri will premiere on Sky Angel Two June 23, 2007.

Ron McGehee has headlined at such venues as the World Famous Improv Comedy Clubs and The Comedy Store. McGehee has also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing 2 and recently filmed a commercial for the international transportation company DHL that is airing nationally. He has made a number of guest television appearances including Comedy Central, ABC Family, TBN and TLN and has also written for The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, The Carson Daily Show, and Jimmy Kimmel. He tours throughout the U.S. performing stand up and speaking at churches and colleges bringing his life lessons and hilarious multi cultural humor to audiences nationally. He is also busy as a screenwriter and contributing writer in many magazines including Brio for teens from Focus on the Family and Battle magazine.

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Hollywood Comedian/Actress Kerri Pomarolli Tapped to Host Television Pilot in Branson, MO

Los Angeles, CA - April 24, 2007 - Christian comedian/actress Kerri Pomarolli will bring her comedic talent from Hollywood to Branson, Missouri to host a new one hour Gospel Music variety show. It has been confirmed that she will host the upcoming television pilot, Magnificent Gospel Showcase, produced by White House Television Productions. Pomarolli will start taping on June 1, 2007 and will return the first Saturday of July and August to wrap up six episodes. All episodes will be taped before a live audience at The White House Theatre located at 755 Gretna Road in Branson. The shows will consist of local, regional and national music acts that will perform a one hour mini concert and spotlight Pomarolli's talent as a stand up comedienne and host. White House Television Productions already have several networks interested in the pilot.

Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, reoccurring roles on Port Charles and Young and the Restless, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on Fox, TBN, CBN, the Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, The Joni Show, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight, Hallmark Channel and has been heard on hundreds of radio programs and seen in numerous print.

Pomarolli writes her own bi monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, Co-writes with husband comedian Ron McGehee a new advice column in "Positive Reactions" magazine, contributing writer for the new national magazine Hope For Women, writing articles for the Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book Its Not Me Its You, collaborating with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of a new book Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40 in stores now published by Relevant Press. Her book, If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single is available in Christian bookstores nationally.

Kerri Pomarolli has become one of the most sought after Christian comedians and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has shared the stage with such diverse Christian/Clean Comedians as Ron McGehee, Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffin.

To read more about Kerri Pomarolli visit www.kerripom.com

White House Television Productions:
Staff Bios:

Cullie R. Wehr, Jr. - Executive Producer - a Springfield, MO. native who owned and operated Aaron's Transmissions in Springfield. He also owned and operated Branson, U.S.A., a Branson theme park that is now Celebration City, a holding of Silver Dollar City. He currently owns the White House Theatre in Branson, MO. and White House Television Productions, entities that dedicate themselves to producing quality family entertainment.

Renee' Johnson - Producer -General Manager of the White House Theatre in Branson, MO, and producer, writer, and choreographer of the Dixieland Breakfast Show at the White House Theatre. She spent 5 years with the Radio City Rockettes as both a Rockette and Company Manager. Also co-producer of White House Television Production's "Branson Live" hosted by singer / songwriter Jim Owen.

Danny Rogers - Director - Co-founder of CEG Video Production, a St. Louis based company that produced Telly Award winning entertainment programming for 6 years. He has been directing video for music variety shows for over 15 years and has worked for many of Branson's top artists including Mickey Gilley.

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Two Christian Comics Walk into a Television Studio Comedians Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee Dividing the Gap Between the Religious and the Secular on CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight

Los Angeles, CA - April 10, 2007 - Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee have come up against the challenges of teaching and preaching on secular television many times over the past couple of years. A lot of Christians in the industry go out of their way to hide their faith but Pomarolli and McGehee take every opportunity to talk openly about God and their Christian faith. Pomarolli and McGehee will be interviewed for a segment on CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight, the most provocative entertainment show on television, on Friday, April 13, 2007. Besides talking about faith in Hollywood they will also be introducing their comedy pilot I Love Kerri. I Love Kerri is the creation of Belinda Benko and Kay Sumner of East Gate Productions, co-produced by Pomarolli and McGehee. I Love Kerri will soon be available on the SkyAngel Network. This will be Pomarolli's second interview on Showbiz Tonight. See I Love Kerri clips at www.ilovekerri.tv

Pomarolli and McGehee have been seen on Comedy Central, Over 27 times on The Tonight Show, ABC Family Network, Hallmark Channel, NBC, CBN, NBC/Laugh Factory Latino/Asian-American Comedy Showcase, NBC's Last Comic Standing 2, CNN Showbiz Tonight, Liftetime Network and many more. Pomarolli writes her own bi-monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, Co-writing with McGehee, an advice column in Positive Reactions magazine, contributing writer for the new national magazine Hope For Women, writing articles for the teen magazine Brio, Pomarolli is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book It's Not Me Its You, collaborated with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of a new book Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40 in stores now published by Relevant Press. Pomarolli's book, If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single is in Christian bookstores nationally. McGehee recently did warm up comedy at a live taping for Carlos Oscar's one-hour special to be aired on a Comedy Central that will be released on DVD by Time Warner Video and has filmed an unnamed comedy pilot with CBS producers to write as well as appear on the show. He has also written sketches and treatments for many major network programs.

Both Pomarolli and McGehee tour extensively throughout the United States and Canada and have shared the stage with such diverse Clean Comedians as Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffin. Pomarolli and McGehee are in high demand as stand up comedians and emcees as well as an inspirational speakers and writers. They bring professionalism from their Hollywood background working in today's top comedy venues including the World Famous Improv Comedy Clubs and The Comedy Store.

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Announcing The Launch Of I Love Kerri TV
A Brand New Family Friendly Comedy That Follows The Lives Of Comedians
Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee

Los Angeles, CA ~ March 26, 2007 ~ Renowned actor-comedians and real life husband and wife Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee star in a brand new sitcom that has launched on the Internet. I Love Kerri is the creation of Belinda Benko and Kay Sumner of East Gate Productions, co-produced by Kerri and Ron. I Love Kerri will premiere at www.ilovekerri.tv. The pilot episode, "Spring Is For Cleaning", is laugh-out-loud funny as Kerri and Ron share a simple task of spring cleaning that turns into a hilarious chore when they compete on what gets thrown out of each other's closets.

I Love Kerri, the next generation of family oriented sitcoms, is a reality-based comedy that revolves around the lives of married comedians Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee. Kerri's perky optimism about how things should be done makes Ron's big imagination run wild as he demonstrates on how to alternate Kerri's obsession to do things her way.

The trials and tribulations of newlyweds have never been demonstrated in such a hilarious manner until now. Watch I Love Kerri at www.ilovekerri.tv to see Kerri and Ron reach new milestones in their relationship.

Watch for announcement, I Love Kerri will soon be available on television.

Kerri and Ron have been seen on Comedy Central, Over 27 times on "The Tonight Show", ABC Family Network, Hallmark Channel, NBC, CBN, NBC/Laugh Factory Latino/Asian-American Comedy Showcase, NBC's "Last Comic Standing 2", CNN "Showbiz Tonight", Lifetime Network and many more. Kerri writes her own bi-monthly advice column "Confessions" in the national magazine Radiant, Co-writing with Ron an advice column in Positive Reactions magazine, contributing writer for the new national magazine Hope For Women, January 07 cover story and writer for Cornerstone Connection, writing articles for the Teen magazine Brio, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book It's Not Me It's You, collaborated with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of a new book Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40 in stores now published by Relevant Press. Her book, If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single is in Christian bookstores nationally.

Both Kerri and Ron tour extensively throughout the United States and Canada and have shared the stage with such diverse Clean Comedians as Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffin. Kerri and Ron are in high demand as stand up comedians and emcees as well as an inspirational speakers and writers. They bring professionalism from their Hollywood background working in today's top comedy venues including the World Famous Improv Comedy Clubs and The Comedy Store. For more information on I Love Kerri please visit www.ilovekerri.tv where you can view two episodes, sign up for Kerri and Ron's forum and keep updated on new episodes.

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Christian Comedian Kerri Pomarolli
On Cover of "Today's Christian Woman"Magazine

Los Angeles, CA ~ October 16, 2006 ~ Christian actress, comedian, speaker and author Kerri Pomarolli will be featured in the November/December 2006 issue of Today's Christian Woman magazine. Pomarolli speaks candidly in this exclusive interview about her unlikely rise as an actress and comedian, as she opens up about the many stages of her work and how she has achieved success in a secular business including being booked on The Tonight Show over 27 times. She is honest and genuine about her past, present, future and her personal life, giving insight on how her faith is her saving grace.

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Christian Comedian Kerri Pomarolli
Featured On Showbiz Tonight!

Los Angeles, CA — Tuesday, October 10, 2006 — Christian actress/comedian Kerri Pomarolli makes an appearance on CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight on Thursday. Pomarolli speaks out on how she relates her own concerns about the controversy of "Christians" in Hollywood. Pomarolli frequently appears on numerous Christian television talk shows but feels her mission is to reach a broader, more secular audience. Pomarolli agrees that today's mainstream media has enabled Christian voices to be heard and that there is a movement in a form of today's pop culture that includes film, television, music and the industry as a whole.

Recently Pomarolli was interviewed for Hollywood on Fire, a documentary that chronicles the past, present and future of faith in the entertainment business, set to release in early 2007. Others interviewed were actor Jim Caviezel (The Passion), the great Jane Russell, Bryan Littrell (Backstreet Boys), Eric Close (Without a Trace), Patrick Warburton (Seinfield, Family Guy), Stephen Collins (7th Heaven), Comedian Ron McGehee and many more.

See Kerri Pomarolli on the entertainment news program Showbiz Tonight, Thursday, October 12 ~ 8 pm PT.

Showbiz Tonight airs daily on CNN Headline News at 11 pm ET - 8 pm PT

About Kerri Pomarolli:

After moving to Hollywood a few years ago Pomarolli tired of the struggles with stereotypes in the industry that challenged her faith. After praying for guidance Pomarolli was led to stand up comedy. Pomarolli has become one of the most influential and sought after Christian comedians and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada and has shared the stage with such diverse Christian Comedians as Ron McGehee, Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffin. Whether she's at a secular comedy club or a church congregation Pomarolli uses comedy as her pulpit and has become an innovative and charismatic evangelical.

Pomarolli writes her own bi monthly advice column in the new national magazine Radiant that launched in March 2006, is a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book "Its Not Me Its You," and is collaborating with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press. Her cartoon, Kerri, has found an eager market and is being considered for a national syndicated humor greeting card collection and her book, "If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single" is in Christian bookstores nationally.

Along side her comedy, speaking and writing, Pomarolli is also an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on ABC, Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, The Joni Show, and many others.

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Christian Comedian Kerri Pomarolli Signs New Book Deal With NavPress Writing With Author Matthew Paul Turner on "How to Ruin Your Dating Life in 37 Easy Steps"

Los Angeles, CA ~ August 28, 2006 ~ We are proud to announce that Kerri Pomarolli has signed a book deal with NavPress and will be writing with renowned author Matthew Paul Turner. Working title for the book is "How to Ruin Your Dating Life in 37 Easy Steps", "the Christian's guide to dysfunctional dating." Pomarolli and Turner dive into all the subjects singles aren't hearing on Sunday mornings!

The book is set to release in Fall 2007 and will be available nationally and on line Christian bookstores.

This is Pomarolli's third published book. Her first book, "If I Am Waiting on God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?" published by Zondervan Publishing, was released on Valentine's Day, 2006. She is also a contributing writer in Flint Wainess' new book "Its Not Me Its You."

Along side her writing, Pomarolli is also an accomplished actress, comedian and veteran of television with credits that include 27 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on ABC, Fox, TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, The Joni Show, and many others.

Pomarolli writes her own bi monthly advice column in the new national magazine Radiant that launched in March 2006, and is part of the new book "Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40" due out Fall 2006 to be published by Relevant Press. Her cartoon, Kerri, has found an eager market and is being considered for a national syndicated humor greeting card collection.

Pomarolli and husband, comedian Ron McGehee, have just finished a second shoot for pilot "Newlywed Fit It" for East Gate Productions (Dog Whisperer) that is being shopped to major networks.

Look for Kerri Pomarolli on the cover of Today's Christian Woman October 20, 2006.

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Christian Comedian Kerri Pomarolli
Signs New Book Deal With NavPress
Writing With Author Matthew Paul Turner on
"How to Ruin Your Dating Life in 37 Easy Steps"

Hollywood, CA~ August 8, 2005 ~ August 4th through 6th over 1,100 abstinence advocates gathered in the heart of Hollywood for the 9th Annual Abstinence Clearing House International Conference. Celebrities have exercised a powerful influence in today’s mission against premarital sex. Kerri Pomarolli is one of those celebrities who believe there is a new generation of young men and women who we should be focusing on. For her stand on abstinence Pomarolli was awarded a Certification of Excellence from the Abstinence Clearinghouse organization.

Pomarolli states, “I believe abstinence is best if instilled at a young age like it was for me. That gave me the strength to hold on to later in life. Abstinence doesn’t stop after high school; it’s a smart choice until you are married. We need organizations like this to help kids make the intelligent choice to remain pure for many reasons!”

Pomarolli was a guest speaker Saturday night combining both her gift of comedy and her “It’s Not What You Say, It’s What You Do”, how to say “No” stand for abstinence.
Her book “If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In The Christian Chatroom? Confessions of a Do-It-Yourself Single” tells of her struggles and temptations during her single life. The book is controversial yet a compelling read that shows the choices you can make.

About Kerri Pomarolli:

Kerri Pomarolli is one of today's fastest rising stars in the Christian arena and is being touted as the Christian Bridget Jones. Her lethal wit keeps audiences of all ages laughing with stories of her southern belle mother who's obsessed with seeing her only daughter married, and an Italian Father who's watched one too many episodes of the Soprano's, and tells everyone the family is in the witness protection program!
She is touring nationally with her hilarious, yet inspirational comedy routine. Kerri’s shows are getting national attention with standing room only at comedy clubs, corporate events, girl's night out, singles and marriage conferences, colleges and churches as a headliner and featured comedian.
Kerri is a veteran of television with credits that include 25 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Lifetime Network, ABC, Fox, TBN, CBN and The Total Living Network, among many other television appearances. She has 8 films under her belt and has performed in over 75 theater productions.

Christian comedian finds her mission in God's sense of humor

By Lawn Griffiths, Tribune

December 13, 2004

Christian comedian Kerri Pomarolli confesses she's been praying for singer Britney Spears "to get into the news again so I can get more work" portraying the haphazard singer in skits on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

During some of her more than 25 appearances on Leno, Pomarolli portrayed President Bush's daughter Jenna, as well as skater Tonya Harding, Jay's prom date, and other characters.

"I love playing Jenna Bush," she said. "Those were hilarious, except that Jenna Bush didn't think they were hilarious and asked Jay to stop making fun of her." Those parodies ended. Still, every couple of months, Pomarolli is back in a "Jaywalking" sketch or some other zany spot. Pomarolli, a veteran of comedy clubs and rigorous training in the Second City comedy troupe, will do stand-up Christian humor in a show at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Scottsdale Bible Church. Joining her will be film veteran (now "Fear Factor" star) Stephen Baldwin and clean comic/musician Matt Jernigan.

From 1 to 3 p.m. that day, Pomarolli will be at Jesus Chapel Discount Bookstore, 8029 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, signing copies of her new book, "If I'm Waiting on God, Then What Am I Doing on the Christian Chatroom?"

Pomarolli, along with veteran Hollywood actor Garrison "Gary" Hershberger ("Six Feet Under"), founded Act in Faith, a drama ministry.

"Gary and I decided one day that we wanted to start doing Christian drama that was really good, really excellent and that could use our talents that we had developed in Hollywood," Pomarolli said. "We have a passion for Hollywood, a heart for Christ, and we don't think that Christian entertainment should be mediocre."

The two appear at marriage conferences, retreats and prayer gatherings to apply their acting skills in dramas and skits they have written to illustrate moral situations.

There's plenty of room for rip-roaring humor in the serious business of faith, she said.

"If you look at my love life, you will see that God has a sense of humor," said Pomarolli, whose stand-up work and writings get immense mileage out of her being a hard-luck single woman. "I think God has the biggest sense of humor of anyone around, and it is my job to point those things out." The comic draws from everyday life and intentionally stays clear of bawdy humor. Pomarolli lines up under the "clean comedy" banner so "you can take your 6-year-old niece and your grandmother to the same show, and nobody is complaining about the content, no one is walking out angry, nobody is putting their hands over their heads, trying to get under the table."

"I call myself a comedian who happens to be a Christian," she said. Her religious preference is "just plain old Christian." She grew up in Dearborn, Mich., "mildly involved with God in my life." Her Web site (www.kerripom.com) says she was making people laugh at 2. Her mother sent her to dance classes, where she thrived until she was diagnosed with scoliosis at 11, underwent surgery and had two metal rods placed in her back. A ballet career tanked, she turned to acting and won the lead role in a Lillian Hellman play, "The Children's Hour."

On her way to earning a fine arts degree at the University of Michigan, Pomarolli performed in classical theater in Italy, sang in a Greek operetta and spent a summer studying at the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York. She trained and performed at the British American Drama Academy in London. From there, she went to Los Angeles to polish her acting and completed the rigorous two-year program of Second City.

"Second City was one of the first times in my life that God had really called me to be more open about my faith," she said. "So I was really known as the 'Christian,' and that was really hard sometimes because it is not easy when everyone is really into raunchy humor. They were always testing me to see how far I would go, to see if I would cave."

Pomarolli said she regularly prayed "for all the kids a Second City," noting a personal triumph when one young actor joined a church and credited it to her Christian witness.

The "brilliant comedians at Second City" are "the very best," she said, but she grew troubled. "I really felt like I was losing out. It was a losing battle for me because things were getting so dirty — I just couldn’t be part of those things anymore."

In the late 1990s, she stepped off on her own and now tries to balance her work in comedy clubs and churches, her Act in Faith drama plus TV and film. Pomarolli is also promoting a new CD, "Comedy Without Compromise," subtitled "Clean Comedy Has Never Been So Hilarious." It also features comedian Bone and Sherri Shepherd, both of ABC’s "Less Than Perfect." "My goal is to stay and fight for what I believe, just like everybody is fighting for theirs," she said. "I believe we need to stay, we need the Mel Gibsons, the Jim Caviezels ('The Passion of the Christ') ... whoever, to stand our ground because if I just stay in the churches, what good am I doing?"

IF YOU GO

What: Comedy with Kerri Pomarolli, Stephen Baldwin and Matt Jernigan
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 18
Where: Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd.
Cost: Free with tickets, but offering taken
Information: (480) 824-7281 or www.scottsdalebible.com

This Christian walks into a club …

Comedian keeps it clean in challenging surroundings

By MONIQUE NEWTON The Kansas City Star

A self-proclaimed “good” girl, Christian actor-converted-to-comic Kerri Pomarolli performs what might be called bash-free humor.

As an actress, Pomarolli had a recurring role as Kathy on the ABC soap “Port Charles,” as well as other roles on television and film. She is also a stage veteran who has performed in more than 75 theater productions, including “The Thompsons,” “Godspell” and “The Next Big Chill.” As a comedian, she has appeared on Comedy Central and “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.”

With her comedy career going, she has also turned author. Pomarolli reveals her experiences as a single Christian woman in If I'm Waiting on God Then What Am I Doing on the Christian Chatroom: Confessions of a Do-It-Yourself Single, due in bookstores later this year.

Before performing next weekend in Independence, Pomarolli agreed to answer a few quick questions from The Star.

Q. When did you begin doing Christian comedy?

A. It was a few years ago when I was working as a film and TV actress doing soap operas and stuff. … I felt that as a Christian I was being compromised. I prayed one day … and God really gave me the idea to do standup. I started doing standup comedy, and Christianity is a big part of who I am, so it's not something I really planned. God had it in mind for me that Christians had to be in the clubs.

What is the hardest part of being a Christian comedian?

Well, sometimes I get to the clubs, and the comics that are dirty are on stage before me. It's hard to be the only Christian comedian in a club because it's spiritually depressing for me. And I have to follow the guy that bashes Christian comics. When I go out to the bars and the clubs and Christ is nowhere to be seen, it is very difficult sometimes.

I would ask that the Christians around the country pray for us Christian comics because we feel that this is our mission and we feel called to be here.

How do you avoid mean or humiliating comedy, which is so popular today?

I'm not mean and humiliating offstage, so why would I be mean and humiliating onstage? My tag line is, “We good girls get crazy, too — we run with scissors” just to break the ice … I'm not out to insult anybody.

Do you have any favorite non-Christian comedians?

Well, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Tracey Ullman.

Comedian Kerri Pomarolli will perform at 8 p.m. June 24 at Rick West Theater, 13801 E. 42nd Terrace, Independence. Tickets: $20.50 in advance, $22.50 at the door. For more: (816) 478-9100.

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Television & Film Actress, Stand Up Comedian, Now Published Author Touted as the Christian Bridget Jones, Kerri Pomarolli signs publishing deal with Zondervan Publishing

March 28, 2005

Los Angeles, CA ~ Kerri Pomarolli’s representatives have announced that she will become a new published author with Zondervan Publishing.

Pomarolli first self published her book in August 2004 with much success but due to her hectic touring, media requests, public speaking and ministry it became too demanding for her to be her own publisher. She submitted the book to three publishers; all who had interest but decided to work with Zondervan because of their initiative to publish to 18-34 demographics.

“We love discovering new voices, and Kerri impressed us with a humorous and authentic treatment of the single life – a subject that has become a popular topic for today’s young adults,” said Lyn Cryderman, Vice President and Publisher of Books at Zondervan.

Zondervan will release the book nationally and internationally adding more depth with extended versions of each chapter and stories of Pomarolli’s true-life dating tactics. This is not a “how to find a man” book but a heartfelt look at looking beyond personal desires while searching for true love in the midst of her journey to find God’s plan.

This book lives up to its title, “If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing On The Christian Chatroom?; Confessions of A Do It Yourself Single” a fresh perspective on Christian Singleness. This book is a must read that will inspire those who are frustrated with society’s expectations of Christian dating. It will take the reader through a humorous and sometimes heartbreaking journey of Pomarolli’s search for Mr. Right. The book gives biblical inspiration with a comical and honest look at the dating scene through the eyes of a Christian woman. Pomarolli is brutally honest with upfront and open stories of her own trials and tribulations that real people can relate to. It gives readers of all backgrounds and ages, men and women alike, a message of hope receiving invaluable insight because it is a true story.

Expected publish date will be early 2006 with official release date coming later this year.

About the Author:

Kerri Pomarolli has been labeled the Christian Bridget Jones, using her power of story and gift of comedy to everyday experiences that explores the difference of reality and logic. Her shows are getting national attention with standing room only at Comedy Clubs, Corporate events, Women’s Ministries, Singles Ministries, Colleges and Churches as a headliner and featured comedian.

Pomarolli is animated, original, contagious, perky, wholesome, witty, topical, perceptive, professional, creative, daring and edgy -a hysterical hybrid of clean comedy. She is fast becoming one of the most sought after clean comedians in the industry.

Pomarolli is a veteran of television including 25 appearances on Jay Leno (comedy sketches), a Comedy Guest on Lifetime’s Operation Style, a recurring character role on ABC’s Port Charles, performed on Comedy Central, played the character “Kim” on TBN’s “It Is Written”, among many other television appearances, she has 8 films under her belt and has performed in over 75 theater productions.

She is touring comedy clubs, schools and churches with her inspirational stand up routine and promoting her new CD “Comedy Without Compromise”, Volume 1 with Sherri Shepherd (ABC, Less Than Perfect), Comedian Bone (BET, ABC, TBN) and Ron McGehee.

Pomarolli will be making appearances on national television talk shows, radio and will be featured in many national magazines in upcoming 2005 issues.

About Zondervan:

Zondervan is the leading Christian communications company in the world. Zondervan produces Bibles, books, new media products, gift products from its Inspirio group and children’s products from its Zonderkidz group. Zondervan, a division of HarperCollinsPublishers, holds exclusive North American publishing rights to the New International Version of the Bible, the best-selling Bible translation. Visit Zondervan on the Web at www.zondervan.com.

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Stand-Up Comedian
Kerri Pomarolli
Quirky, Spunky... Just Hilarious!

Where are you from, and what was it like growing up there?

I was brought up by a Presbyterian mom from Alabama and a Yankee Catholic dad from Michigan. We lived in Detroit then moved to Atlanta, Georgia. I was the only Italian kid in the Dutch Reformed Christian School and going to mass on Sundays... very confusing but great for my material later in life! Ironically my schools just had me back for being a "role model" to do comedy and talk about my book HA! (They thought I was nuts when I went there, and couldn't wait to get me out!)

When and how did you become interested in being a standup comedian?

I was working in Hollywood as an actress doing TV and film and it got harder and harder as a Christian to find good roles. Not only that, but I felt like I had to find a way to be more effective for God's kingdom onstage as well as off. One day as I was praying I heard the words "Stand-Up Comedy!" I said "NO WAY," but ya can't argue with God, and He always wins. I said "Yes," and away we went... the two of us making jokes for Jesus and it's been a wild rollercoaster ever since.

How did you become a Christian?

Well I always knew Jesus, but I basically told God I'd win my Academy Award and mention His name. It wasn't till about 5 years ago that I turned over my life outside of acting and comedy to Him completely--I learned to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. I found a little Four Square church that preaches the Word and had potlucks, and I was sold. I never looked back and when God became my true love instead of Hollywood or the pursuit of a husband, everything else fell into place.

What's your favorite thing about being a comedian?

I get to say whatever I want and it's usually ok because I have a mic in my hand, and people are under the impression they have to listen to me! Also, I love outing my other's issues of parenting to the world!

What are some of your current struggles and triumphs?

Definitely having a southern mom who's obsessed with me getting married has been cause for great strain but even better material. I ended up writing this book about my struggle as a single woman called "If I'm Waiting On God Then What Am I Doing on the Christian Chatroom? Confessions of a Do It Yourself Single!"

I couldn't find a book where people were real about what it's like to be single today, and wanted to know what God says about it. Most authors wrote "I didn't get married till I was 17 and I'm so glad I waited!"

I just started writing these stories, and then 4 years later it was picked up by Zondervan publishing and people all over the country are responding to my crazy neurotic stories. It's crazy because I was terrified to be so "out there" with my failures but I believe that is what God wanted me to do so others could know that...
A. We're all a little crazy, and
B. We're not alone!

How do you see the Lord moving through your Comedy?

I want the world to know we Christians can laugh at ourselves too... whether I'm in a church, club or corporate show, I do the same act. God has called me to be bold about being a Christian and the non-Christians are fascinated by my life because they don't expect to see me out there at the bar with them after a show. But that's exactly where I've had some of my best conversations about Christ. One of my comedian friends became a Christian and I know part of that was him talking to me and other Christians right where he was... and that was not in a church setting.

Where do you see yourself in the next ten years?

Married Married Married... please God, married and with kids so my mom doesn't kill me! I see God bringing back more TV and film opportunities now even though I gave that up to Him. That was killer I had to pray "Lord if I never act again then that's ok." But now I see He has a place for me as a Christian in Hollywood, but now He calls the shots and there won't be any compromise. He's really saying "We have to do this all or nothing Kerri... no lying about your age... you're not 18 anymore honey!"

What's your favorite Bible verse and why?

Isaiah 53 where it talks about how persecuted Jesus was. When I feel like the world hates me or feel rejected, God quickly reminds me His own son was rejected first and "led like a lamb to the slaughter," and why should I think I'm any better than Jesus? It 's my honor to stick up for Him.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I have a serious email addiction even though I'm not on the chatrooms anymore. It's pretty bad I have to find some support group... maybe they meet online? I love to try to be domestic and pretend I cook.

My two favorite toys are my computer for email and my cell phone because I suppose you could say I need validation quite a bit!

What's you're all time favorite gig?

I performed for a Christian women's convention up in northern California once. It was outside with 400 women, and in the middle of my act the power went out... pitch black... not only that, but this huge horse of a dog ran out onto the stage. I just told all the closet smokers to get out their lighters and let's go on with the show. Some did and some got flashlights and lamps and we rocked out! I never laughed so hard at one of my own shows, but it was this crazy night and these ladies were just hilarious.

Anything else you'd like to share?

I started out doing Christian comedy in clubs until I found out they would let me do it in churches and I found out that was a world where people really would get "our jokes!" I appreciate churches taking the risk to try comedy and the way God is growing this ministry by leaps and bounds. I'm appreciative of the veteran comics that have taken the time to mentor me and share their wisdom. It's much different than Hollywood and people have taken me under their wing to help me and other newer comics grow. That has been amazing!