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Smile and laugh out loud with comedian Bil Lepp

WELLSBORO — Need a Good Laugh? On Saturday, June 30 at 7 p.m., spend a night of family friendly comedy with Bil Lepp, a nationally known, award-winning storyteller, humorist and recording artist. He will be on stage in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

His style is described as a satisfying blend of Bob Newhart and Jeff Foxworthy. Although a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, his outrageous tall tales and witty stories contain morsels of truth which present universal themes in clever ways giving delightful insights into everyday life. Lepp can find the humor in any situation, be it a plunger, a hunting trip or a funeral.

Growing up in a family where it was always the responsibility of the listener to decide whether or not a story was true, Lepp became adept at spinning tales at an early age. “While my stories may not be completely true, they are always honest,” he said.

A storyteller for more than 27 years, Lepp has been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee since 2002 and at other festivals and events around the country, such as the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Comedy Central’s Stage on Hudson in Los Angeles.

He is a recipient of the National Storytelling Network Oracle Circle of Excellence award, is a PEN Award winning author and Parents’ Choice Gold Recipient for his picture book, “The King of Little Things” and is featured regularly on WV Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Stage.

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