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Comedian/Professional Speaker/Trumpeter Rod Allison has graced stages nationally and internationally for well over 25 years!

Comedian Rod Allison

For over 25 years, Comedian/Professional Speaker/Trumpeter Rod Allison (aka Rod of God Comedy) has performed his signature style of clean comedy nationally and internationally. Whether he’s performing on stage before thousands or in more intimate venues, audiences have consistently described Rod’s shows as: Totally Unpredictable, Highly Energetic, Creatively Witty and 100% Crazy!
He’s shared the stage with Kirk Franklin; CeCe Winans; Casting Crowns; Yolanda Adams; Donnie McClurkin; Marvin Sapp; Hezekiah Walker; Brian Culbertson; Comedian D.L. Hughley and numerous others.
Rod has provided comedy for several corporations, colleges and organizations such as: The National Medical Association; Radio One; Pfizer; Novartis; Urban Sports & Entertainment Group; North Carolina Central University; Fayetteville State University; Camelback Ventures and countless others. In addition, he’s performed in various settings for audiences of all ages, races and backgrounds including: The National Museum of Women in the Arts; Jamaica Fest; CIAA Basketball Tournament; MAJACE Jazz Festival; colleges; churches and diverse organizations.

Rod is known as the “Attorney by Day & Comedian by Night Entertainer” because believe it or not…this Entertainer is also a Lawyer!

When he’s not performing, Rod is busy providing legal services at his private law practice in North Carolina. He graduated as Class Valedictorian from North Carolina Central University, where he currently serves on the Board of Trustees, and earned his law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. He was recognized by the NC Bar Association and named an HBCU Living Legend in honor of his dual career in Comedy and Law.

Drawing from his unique mixture of careers, Rod is also an acclaimed Professional Speaker Roderick “Speaks. His speaking style has been classified as “Professional Speaking…with a Comical Twist”, successfully merging his serious and comical side for purposes of leaving a lasting impact on his audience. Rod often opens his presentation with a guarantee to the audience: “You’ll leave informed, you’ll leave entertained…but you will not leave BORED”!

Surprising to many, this hilarious Entertainer is also a Trumpeter. Rod was a featured soloist for the highly acclaimed NCCU Jazz Band which performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, Branford Marsalis and other notable musicians.
Given his desire to spread the gift of laughter throughout the world, Rod has released 3 full-length comedy recordings: “Rod of God Comedy Live: What I’m Saying Is…”; “I’m Laughin’ In The Rain” and “Rod of God Comedy Live…Laughter Is Legal”.
Above everything else, Rod is most proud to live his life as a Christian, Husband to his beautiful wife (Kimberly) and Father to 2 wonderful children (Christofferson and Kristin). Throughout his comedic career, he has remained committed to his mission of proving: “You can be funny without being vulgar…and a Christian without losing your sense of humor!”
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“Q & A WITH COMEDIAN ROD ALLISON”

Reviews

"Rod was funny, engaging and cross generational. Comedy is not his hobby...it's his gift!"
"Rod performed for the National Medical Association Conference in Hawaii and I also saw him live in Los Angeles. He’s hilarious and proof that great comedy can still be clean! "
“Rod Allison is hilarious! His "crazy" comedic style is relatable to all different types of audiences. He's definitely one of the funniest comedians out there today!”
"It was the Grand Opening of our church's Domes in Dothan, Alabama. We wanted it to be a special event so we contacted Rod Allison...and what a night it was! We literally laughed till it hurt. We love "Rod of God"...he does comedy night!"
“From the very first line to the closing punchline, you’ll be smiling long after Rod’s show is over!”
Christopher Heron
PRODUCER CKUT 90.3 FM RADIO MONTREAL, OUEBEC (CANADA)
"Rod is simply fabulous! He spoke to our general membership and brought laughter to our entire group. I've heard him 4 times and each time he is better than the last...I highly recommend him!"
“Rod performed for our Sunday Service and we had (6) new members join…He was GREAT!”
“Rod was fantastic at the CIAA Tournament...the world is fortunate to have him!”