Love And Laughter 2022 features Monica Live In Concert and the Desi Banks Comedy Show.
MONICA is a Grammy Award-winning Multi-platinum Artist, 25-million-plusselling singer, actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and began her career at the tender age of 12 years old. She’s the youngest female ever to have two #1 back-to-back hits on Billboard’s R&B chart from her 1995 debut album “Miss Thang.”
Her sophomore album, “The Boy Is Mine,” garnered Monica pop success with a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts, Monica’s chart topping success continued throughout her career with multiple record breaking album and single releases.
Monica is the first artist ever to have #1 Billboard singles in 3 consecutive decades, which puts her in the elite company of history making superstars such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, James Brown and Marvin Gaye, whom also had similar accolades.
January 2019, Monica released her first single, “Commitment”, on her very own independent label, MonDeenise Music (MDM). “Commitment” hit #1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Charts for two consecutive weeks. The success of her recently released chart topping second single, “Me + You”, keeps Monica on pace to soon deliver her highly anticipated album, further solidifying her exceptional and longstanding career.
Desi Banks is an actor, stand up comedian and social media personality whose online presences reaches over 10 million followers across multiple platforms.
As a Stand Up, Desi has quickly risen through the ranks and become a force on the road in just a few years. After embarking on the 30 city “You’re my Boyfriend Tour” with B. Simone in 2018, Desi quickly started selling out his own headlining dates across the country. In addition to being a favorite at colleges, selling out comedy clubs, and transitioning into theaters, in 2021 Desi began playing arenas on the In Real Life Comedy Tour alongside Mike Epps, KountryWayne, and Lavell Crawford. With his ever growing fanbase, Desi continues to establish himself as one stand up’s stars of today and the future.
As an actor Desi appeared in the Will Packer film, Little starring Issa Rae and Regina Hall. Additionally, Desi was in the film Merry Wish-Mas produced and directed by Terry J. Vaughn, as well as a playing a role in the movie Love By Chance.
As a content creator, Desi has made over 2,000 original videos to date. Desi Banks Productions creates writing and production opportunities for aspiring actors and provides a platform to disseminate creative compelling content to the masses. In addition to helping elevate the stars of tomorrow he’s also made content with the stars of today including Ludacris, 21 Savage, and others.
