Shapel Lacey

About

Standup comedian, actor, and podcaster who has hosted podcasts such as Shapel's World and Lesser Known Characters with co-host Joel Jimenez. He has performed at legendary locations including The Laugh Factory, the Terry Fator Theatre at the Mirage in Las Vegas, NV, and the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Columbus, OH. He boasts over 150,000 followers on his shapellacey Instagram account, where he has primarily posted clips from his comedy sets and podcasts.

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of Louisville, where he was also an award-winning competitive cheerleader. During that time, he discovered his passion for standup comedy when he took the stage for the first time on a dare. He grew up with an abusive stepfather, and was later adopted by an entirely Caucasian family at the age of 15, while his biological father served a 17-year sentence in prison for attempted murder. He has often spoken about how the unique life experience shaped him as a comedian and as a man.

Trivia

Outside of comedy, he has been a diehard punk rock enthusiast for the majority of his life. He became the lead vocalist for the punk rock band Mad Peaceful in the year 2022. The band released their debut EP, "Vibrant," in July 2023. He is close friends with H2O front-man and host of the One Life, One Chance podcast Toby Morse. They were featured together in Alternative Press Magazine's Fall 2023 Issue. 

Family Life

On Father's Day 2023, he shared a series of photos on his Instagram account including his stepfather, his adoptive father, and his biological father.

Associated With

He has performed for comedians including Bill Burr, Chris D'Elia, Hannibal Buress, and Frank Caliendo.