
Despite all the controversy and backlash from his most recent Netflix special, Chappelle will be opening for Netflix’s first-ever comedy festival in Los Angeles this spring. Chappelle will be the headliner for the show “Dave Chappelle and Friends” at the Hollywood Bowl venue on April 28th, the first day of Netflix is a Joke: The Festival, which runs until May 8th will feature over 130 comedians and performers.
Robbie Paw, the director of standup and comedy specials at Netflix, said the festival is “going to give comedy fans the opportunity to see the greats and discover new voices in one of the greatest cities in the world,” in a press release.