Elayne Boosler

Elayne Boosler, one of the busiest and most popular comedians touring the country today, brings a quick wit and deep political commitment to her role as moderator of the Presidential Candidates. Known for her feisty and thoughtful political material, Boosler performed for President Clinton and Congress as the single act chosen to entertain at the White House Press Correspondents dinner in Washington. She again performed for the president and lawmakers at the Ford's Theater Gala. She takes no responsibility for the complete falling apart of Congress soon after. We especially enjoy her appearances on "Politically Incorrect," "The Today Show" on NBC, and CNN's "Crossfire."

Boosler is one of the few comedians who can sell out theaters around the country. Okay, small theaters, but theaters nonetheless! Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. right around the time the Dodgers were leaving, her first memories are of grown men crying. Not understanding, she felt responsible, and decided to go into comedy. Her most recent memories are also of grown men crying. She began her career as the very first young, unmarried, dressed-up-for-a-date female comic. She was an instant success with audiences. She began splitting her time between touring and writing for television and magazines.

In the mid-1980s, comedy cable specials were making headliners of any comedian lucky enough to get one. After being told repeatedly that no one would watch a female comedian for an hour, that it was too big of a risk, and that it had never been done before, Boosler decided to form her own production company, Brooklyn Productions, Inc. "Party of One" aired on Showtime in 1986. People magazine gave it an 'A'. John J. O'Connor in the New York Times wrote, "how refreshing, a woman who doesn't have to tear her own skin off for our amusement ... an attractive human being simply standing there being funny." To date, she has done seven cable specials. Elayne now tours theaters, colleges, and casinos across the country. Her passion outside of work is baseball, and animal rescue.

Don't miss the auction to raise funds for the NOW Political Action Committees on Friday evening, July 11, with Elayne Boosler wielding the gavel. You'll have lots of laughs while supporting a great cause!