Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Stand-up comedian · Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Also known as Anjelah Johnson

Who Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is

American stand-up comedian and actress from San Jose, California, and a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader, who became known on MADtv (2007–2008) for characters including the rude fast-food worker Bon Qui Qui and the nail-salon worker Tammy. She has released seven hour-long specials, from That's How We Do It (2009, Comedy Central) to Ugly Baby (2026, YouTube), and her 2025–2026 Family Reunion tour sold more than 200,000 tickets. She is based in Nashville and Los Angeles.

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes tour dates 2026–27

30 shows from 14 October 2026 to 11 April 2027 in Austin, Houston, Irving, Oklahoma City and 6 more cities.

18 more dates, to 11 April 2027

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At a glance

Born
1982
Based in
Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA
Talks about
marriage, family, growing up and culture
Came up through
MADtv
Stand-up specials
That's How We Do It, Homecoming Show, Not Fancy and 4 more
Albums
Gold Plated Dreams
Podcasts
Funjelah
Books
Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams
On screen
MADtv, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Enough Said and 4 more
Next on stage
14 October 2026 — Cap City Comedy Club, Austin, TX
Official site
anjelah.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

Albums

On screen

Podcasts

Books and writing

Where they got their start

Came up the same way

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Career timeline

  1. 1982Born
  2. 2007MADtv (cast member, 2007–2008) On screen
  3. 2009That's How We Do It (2009, Comedy Central) Special
  4. 2011Curb Your Enthusiasm (Mimi, 2011) On screen
  5. 2013Homecoming Show (2013, Netflix; filmed in San Jose) Special
  6. 2013Enough Said (Cathy, film, 2013) On screen
  7. 2015Not Fancy (2015, Netflix) Special
  8. 2015Gold Plated Dreams (as Bon Qui Qui, 2015) Album
  9. 2017Mahalo & Goodnight (2017, Epix; Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu) Special
  10. 2019Superstore (Robin Green, 2019) On screen
  11. 2022Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams (memoir, 2022) Book
  12. 2023Say I Won't (2023, YouTube) Special
  13. 2023Candy Cane Lane (Shelly, film, 2023) On screen
  14. 2024Technically Not Stalking (2024, YouTube) Special
  15. 2024Life & Beth (guest, season 2, 2024) On screen
  16. 2024My Crazy Quince (host, Tubi, 2024) On screen
  17. 2026Ugly Baby (2026, YouTube) Special

Questions and answers

Where is Anjelah Johnson-Reyes performing next?

Wednesday 14 October 2026, 7:00 PM (Funjelah Live: Podcast Taping featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes & Special Guest) at Cap City Comedy Club, Austin, TX, then 29 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 30 shows from 14 October 2026 to 11 April 2027 in Austin, Houston, Irving, Oklahoma City, Louisville, Wellington and 4 more cities.

What stand-up specials have they released?

That's How We Do It, Homecoming Show, Not Fancy, Mahalo & Goodnight, Say I Won't, Technically Not Stalking and Ugly Baby.

What podcast do they host?

Funjelah.

Have they written a book?

Yes:Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams.

What TV shows and films are they in?

MADtv, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Enough Said, Superstore, Candy Cane Lane and Life & Beth, among 7 credits.

Where did they get their start?

MADtv (cast member — Bon Qui Qui, Tammy).

Where are they based?

Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA, as their record gives it.

When were they born?

In 1982.

Who are some comedians like them?

Amir K (also came through MADtv), Aries Spears (also came through MADtv), Bobby Lee (also came through MADtv), Bryan Callen (also came through MADtv) and Matt Braunger (also came through MADtv).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 27 September 2026