Stand-Up Comedy Icon & Award-Winning Actress; First Woman Host of BET's Comic View; Star of 'Queens of Comedy' Tour
Sommore Biography
Lori Ann Rambough, known professionally as Sommore, is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and producer recognized for her contributions to contemporary comedy. Her comedic style features biting sarcasm and frank discussions about money, sex, and gender equality, establishing her as a prominent figure in the stand-up comedy industry. Sommore credits her writing skills and early influences from her father, a writer and English teacher, as foundational to her approach to comedy. After college, she entered the Atlanta comedy circuit, where her original voice and work ethic propelled her career.
Sommore became the first woman to host BET's "Comic View," presiding over the 1994–1995 season, and received the Richard Pryor Award for Comic of the Year. She was a featured performer on the "Queens of Comedy" tour alongside Mo'Nique, Laura Hayes, and Adele Givens. The tour, which was filmed and aired on Showtime and released on DVD, set attendance records and became the highest-rated and longest-running special in Showtime Network history.
In addition to her stand-up work, Sommore has appeared in films such as "Friday After Next," "Soul Plane," and "Dirty Laundry." Her television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. As a producer and entrepreneur, she launched the stand-up comedy special "The Queen Stands Alone" and founded the entertainment company One Thousand Kisses, Inc. Her special "Sommore: The Reign Continues" aired on Netflix, expanding her reach in digital streaming comedy.
Sommore's catalog includes self-produced and network-backed comedy specials such as "The Queen Stands Alone" (Comedy Central), "Chandelier Status," "The Reign Continues," and "A Queen with No Spades" (Showtime). She also created and hosted BET's "All the Queen's Men," a stand-up showcase for emerging comedians. Her Netflix specials "Chandelier Fly" and "Queen Chandelier" further solidify her presence in streaming comedy, with Sommore maintaining creative control over her projects.
Throughout her career, Sommore has been recognized as a leading voice in American comedy, known for her incisive commentary on social issues and her influence on the stand-up comedy landscape. She continues to perform to sold-out audiences across the United States and internationally, maintaining a significant presence in the entertainment industry.
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Sommore is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity, Comedian, Host & Emcee, Television & Film -
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Sommore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sommore for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Sommore generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Loni Love, Sanaa Lathan, D.L. Hughley, Gary Owen and Nia Long. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sommore for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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