Chonda Pierce
Chonda Pierce (Chonda Ruth Courtney) was born on March 4th, 1960 and is currently 65 years old. Chonda Pierce was born in Covington, Kentucky, USA. Pierce attended Trevecca Nazarene University and Austin Peay State University.
Chonda Pierce is a bestselling and Emmy Award-nominated comedian who has been making audiences laugh for at least 30 years, as she combines Southern charm with a fierce wit.
She is an actress, standup comedian, author, and television hostess who channels her experiences into her work as she brings laughter and positivity. She is known for her relatable but hilarious takes on life which has made her the number one best-selling female comedian of all time.
Pierce had her first film debut in 2015 with a work that chronicles her struggle to deal with depression titled
Chonda Pierce: Laughing In The Dark. She chronicled her struggle of faith, survival, and struggle in
Chonda Pierce: Enough in 2017, which sold more than 100,000 tickets.
Chonda Pierce her stand-up comedy series was released in 2016.
She got her start in comedy performing as Minnie Pearl from the
Grand Ole Opry. She would then impersonate Minnie Pearl for half a dozen years and it was at this time that she fell in love with comedy. Her first work was
Second Row Piano Side, which drew from her childhood experiences in South Carolina.
Chonda has also served as a host on the
GMA Dove Awards, and
The Christian Music Hall of Fame Awards. She has also made appearances on
History of Comedy,
Entertainment Tonight,
Fox News Channel, and
The View among others. Her comedy is a regular feature on the likes of
Sirius Satellite Radio and
Sirius XM.
In 2007, Chonda Pierce published
Laughing in the Dark, in which she provides advice about dealing with depression.
It provides renewed confidence and hope for those suffering from depression by providing understanding and tools to deal with the condition. In addition to humor, Pierce gives sympathetic concern, practical insight, emotional support, and biblical teaching.
Chonda Pierce has also published children's fiction and made her debut with the 2001 novel
Tales from the Ark. The work is a spin on the Noah story with several stories targeted at children between the ages of 4-8. Sharing the story of Noah’s ark, it has a variety of characters from Turtle Doves to Ferrets and Skunks.
Tales from the Manger is a work that Chonda Pierce published in 2004 that is targeted at readers aged 4-8. Similar to the previous novel, it tells the Nativity story from the perspective of the animals in the manger such as the scaredy cat Mary Magdalene, Peter the Sheep, and Saul the Ox.
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Chonda Pierce: F.A.Q
When was Chonda Pierce Born? How old is Chonda Pierce?
Chonda Pierce was born on March 4th, 1960. Chonda Pierce is currently 65 years old.
Where was Chonda Pierce Born?
Chonda Pierce was born in Covington, Kentucky, USA and is American.
What was the first book Chonda Pierce wrote?
The first book written by Chonda Pierce was Second Row Piano Side, published in 1996.
What was the most recent book Chonda Pierce wrote?
Her most recently released work was Life Is Funny Until It's Not (a short story) on May 31st, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Chonda Pierce?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Chonda Pierce book is
Laughing in the Dark: A Comedian's Journey through Depression. Here are her most popular books:
- Laughing in the Dark: A Comedian's Journey through Depression (8)
Are there upcoming new books by Chonda Pierce?
Chonda Pierce does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Chonda Pierce written?
Chonda Pierce has written 12 books. 3 Non-Fiction Books, 7 books in the Religious Books, 2 books in the Children's Books.