Chinita's Venue in Henderson February 19
This week on Talk About Las Vegas With Ira, Ira sits down with comedian Jonathan Kite, who brings his sharp wit and high-energy stand-up to Chinita’s Venue in Henderson on February 19 at 7 PM.
Born and raised in Skokie, Illinois, Jonathan traces his creative roots back to childhood—when his father introduced him to classic films that sparked a lifelong love of storytelling. From the vibrant Chicago theater scene to performing throughout school, Jonathan always knew the stage was home. After college, he made the leap to Hollywood, where a key mentor—comedian Max Alexander—helped him find his footing, including the acting classes that shaped his approach to performance.
In this candid conversation, Jonathan opens up about being more of an improv-driven comic, why “it takes a lot of time to get good,” and how his stand-up evolved—from doing almost all impressions early on, to stripping them away, then selectively bringing some back when they truly served the material. For Jonathan, comedy isn’t about showing off—it’s about connecting with the audience.
He also shares why he loves performing in Henderson, what makes comedy clubs inside casinos so unique, how he develops material organically, and why TikTok Live has become an exciting new way for him to engage with fans in real time.
Insightful, funny, and refreshingly honest, this episode is a must-listen for comedy fans and creatives alike.
ABOUT JONATHAN:
Jonathan Kite may be best known for his starring role as the hilarious and lovable Ukrainian cook “Oleg” in CBS’ long-running, award-winning comedy series “2 Broke Girls” opposite Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. The show, created by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings, was nominated for 12 Emmy Awards and four People’s Choice Awards throughout 2011-2017. He can currently be seen opposite Jamie Foxx in the Netflix comedy series, “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me” and the Netflix feature, “The Curse of Bridge Hollow.”
Additional credits include the indie comedy feature “The Bellman” opposite Thomas Lennon and Richard Kind, the horror feature “All The Creatures Were Stirring” alongside Constance Wu, and the Jamie Foxx produced sketch show “In The Flow With Affion Crockett” for FOX. Jonathan is also a successful voice-over actor and can be heard starring as the primary villain “Octavian” in the animated series “Cleopatra In Space” streaming on Peacock and on Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K for Hulu. Other credits include “Family Guy” (FOX), “American Dad!” (FOX), and “Black Dynamite” (Adult Swim).
As a stand-up comedian, Kite has performed nationwide and internationally to sold-out audiences. He is an expert impressionist, boasting more than 250 celebrity and character impressions that include Donald Trump, Vince Vaughn, Tom Hanks, Seth Rogen, Liam Neeson, Christian Bale, Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., and John Lithgow, to name a few as well as every accent that you can name.
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