about dave

DAVE REINITZ is a seasoned comedian, commentator and artist whose unique style of comedy has taken him across the U.S. and around the globe from London to Bangladesh and beyond. Listeners may recognize Dave's distinctive voice from his radio commentary on KPFK's Pacifica Radio. You can also catch him on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, “Celebrity Near Death Experiences” he is a contributor to "The Jimmy Dore Show" and a bunch of clips on YouTube. His comedy specials include “Side Effects May Include”, “Live from Bangladesh”, “Sharing”, and his latest mini special, “Power to the Punchline: This Was a Felony”.

Dave is the creator of the Anti-War Comedy Tour, alongside esteemed comedians including Lamont Ferguson, Dana Eagle, Micheal Rayner and Jimmy Dore. Despite the effort, it didn’t end war. During the pandemic Dave kept comedy alive by opening "Park and Laugh drive in Comedy". Dave still believes that humor can heal hearts and open minds. Dave's philanthropic efforts also shine through in his initiative "The 99% Funnies" , focusing on supporting community based organizations and events dedicated to aiding the Flint Water Crisis .

In addition to performing live, Dave has been teaching stand-up comedy and coaching comedians for over 15 years. In 2010, Dave created and founded the acclaimed Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant in Burbank, CA, which features the top comedians in the world and is home to Flappers University, the premier stand-up comedy school in Los Angeles.