Tacarra Williams

Not to be confused with Toccara Williams.

Tacarra Williams
Born	(1984-04-05) April 5, 1984 (age 40) New York City, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television
Years active	2011–present
Subjects	Single motherhood family dating divorce
Children	3
Website	tacarra.com

Tacarra Williams (born April 5, 1984) is an American comedian, actress, and television personality. She was the runner-up on the stand-up reality competition series Bring the Funny in 2019 and, as of 2024^[update], hosts the CW television series Totally Funny Kids.

Early life and career

Tacarra Williams was born in the Bronx and raised in the South Bronx in public housing.[1] She has seven siblings—two older and five younger—one of whom, Tamika, is her twin.[2] She was inspired to pursue stand-up comedy after a breakup, when she auditioned for a role in a series where the casting directors suggested she try it and scheduled her to perform for the first time in Harlem.[3] She then moved to Los Angeles to look for opportunities as a comedian, where she worked as a life skills coach for inmates at prisons throughout Southern California.[4]

Williams appeared in the Kevin Hart-hosted comedy special The Next Level in 2018 and as a guest star on the sitcom South Side in 2019, where she played Jalitha.[5] Williams competed on the 2019 stand-up competition television series Bring the Funny, on which she was the runner-up.[6] She then embarked on her national Life After Divorce stand-up tour in late 2019.[7] Williams co-hosted the clip show television series So Dumb It's Criminal with Snoop Dogg, which ran in 2022.[8] In early 2024, Williams accompanied comedian Katt Williams on his Dark Matter Tour. She also, as of 2024^[update], hosts The CW's clip show television series Totally Funny Kids, which premiered in February 2024.[3]

Personal life and public image

Williams has three children.[2] Her jokes often revolve around her children, being a single mother, and dating.[9] Renaldo Christopher, for BET, wrote that her comedy was "family-oriented yet edgy and realistic".[10] Meghan Giannotta of amNewYork called her brand of comedy "mom comedy" and described it as "relatable" and "single-mom-friendly".[6]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2018	Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level	Herself		[6]
2019	South Side	Jalitha	Episode: "Mongolian Curly"	[5]
2019	Bring the Funny	Contestant	Runner-up	[7]
2021	Chopped 420	Judge		[11]
2022	So Dumb It's Criminal	Co-host		[8]
2024	Totally Funny Kids	Host		[3]

References

1. "Tacarra Williams to perform at Tempe Improv". AZ AM. KSAZ-TV. December 12, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
2. "Comedian Tacarra Williams performing in Rochester" (Video). WUHF. February 14, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
3. Underwood, Keith L. (February 8, 2024). "A Funny Thing Happened to Tacarra Williams…". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
4. Nottingham, Danielle (February 21, 2024). "Comedian Tacarra Williams talks new show, touring & more" (Video). California Live. Los Angeles: KNBC. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
5. Patton, Rebecca (September 17, 2019). "Will 'Bring The Funny' Return For Season 2? Here's How To Support The Finalists After The Show Ends". Bustle. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
6. Giannotta, Meghan (August 1, 2019). "Bronx comedian Tacarra Williams appears on NBC competition series, 'Bring the Funny'". amNewYork. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
7. Harris, Jamai (October 3, 2019). "Tacarra Williams Wants You To Know That There Is 'Life After Divorce'". Black America Web. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
8. Snyder, Stephanie (2022). "So Dumb It's Criminal TV Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
9. Inman, DeMicia (May 6, 2024). "Katt Williams Calls For Reparations During 'Woke Foke' Netflix Live Comedy Special". Vibe. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
10. Christopher, Renaldo (March 25, 2024). "ComicView's Class of 2024". BET. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
11. Haring, Bruce (March 27, 2021). "Food Network Plans Cannabis Cooking Series 'Chopped 420' Competition". Deadline. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

External links

• Tacarra Williams at IMDb