On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Comedy,” Atlanta’s funniest locals share insights on the perks and perils of their profession. This edition features Atlanta-based comedian Yoshee from John’s Creek.

“I got into standup comedy through improv comedy. I was taking classes at the Village Theatre in Old Fourth Ward and saw some amazing comedians do the open mic there, and I started writing. I took a class, and that class was the springboard for me to truly dive deep in, and I’ve been hooked ever since, and that was eight years ago…”