Jimmy Tingle is a nationally recognized comedian, commentator, producer, actor, and the founder of Humor for Humanity, a new social enterprise which raises spirits, funds, and awareness for nonprofits through his work as a performer, emcee, and auctioneer. Now in its 10th year Humor for Humanity has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for nonprofits, social causes and needy individuals.
After earning a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he was the graduate school commencement speaker for his class in 2010, he ran for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts on the Democratic ticket in 2018. As a first-time candidate for public office, he received 41% of the vote in the Massachusetts Democratic primary.
He continues his civic engagement as an emcee, performer, and producer for political organizations seeking to add humor and professional experience to their events.
Drawing on his experience running for public office, he created a stage show, recorded at Harvard’s Sanders Theater on February 29, 2020, that illuminates his campaign with passion, purpose and a sense of humor.
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