Since age 19, comedian J. Reid has been entertaining audiences in Las Vegas and beyond. The Vegas native began his comedy career performing stand-up in small clubs throughout the city, and has since appeared in comedy venues from Los Angeles to Iraq.

Reid’s first break came when he was selected as a contestant on BET’s (Black Entertainment Television Network) "Coming To The Stage," where he went head-to-head in a weekly comedic battle against other rising comedians. As a result of the appea...