# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, LOVE LIFE, where her performance was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS (Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER AS FOLK. Punkie can next be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.

Kalea McNeill is an actor and stand-up comedian from the Bay Area. She gained a love for performance at an early age through various plays, oratorical competitions, and community events. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a BA in Theatre Arts before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her career.
She is best known for her recurring role as Hanifa Downey on season four of The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, along with numerous television guest appearances. In 2022, Kalea was selected as a prestigious New Face of Comedy at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Since then, she has appeared on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart and BET’s ComicView: Rooftop Series, taped sets with Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy, and become a favorite at both the Netflix Is A Joke Festival and the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas. Her debut, Grammy-considered comedy special Sma’am, is available on Amazon Prime Video and can also be heard as an album on streaming platforms worldwide.


Tickets:
$25 online presale | $30 door

Showtime:
Friday, December 4 - 7:30 pm (6:30 doors)
Saturday, December 5 - 7:30 pm (6:30 doors)
Saturday, December 5 - 10:00 pm (9:30 doors)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/punkie-johnson-and-kalea-mcneill-the-backpack-tour/200030317640356
- **Event Categories**: comedy, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Milwaukee
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Laughing Tap
- **lat**: 43.023841350052
- **long**: -87.916764008841
- **full address**: The Laughing Tap, 717 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1706, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR being held?
  - **A:** PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR takes place on Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Laughing Tap, 717 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1706, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR?
  - **A:** PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR is organized by The Laughing Tap.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milwaukee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If PUNKIE JOHNSON & KALEA MCNEILL - THE BACKPACK TOUR sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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