Comedy For Cheer & Charity: Watch Covid Is No Joke Featuring Sia, Gal Gadot, Will Ferrell & More!

To shine some much-needed light & laughter in the times we're in, Americares, a Disaster Relief & Global Health Organisation is hosting a virtual comedy fest on 1 May with some of the biggest names in the industry! This comedy fundraiser titled, "Covid Is No Joke" is an effort to help health workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. You're in for a morning of laughter, cheerfulness and community support as the star-studded event will feature a mix of sketches, stand-up comedy and heart-felt messages. Expect performances by the likes of Bryan Cranston, Chris Mann, Elizabeth Banks, Wayne Brady, Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot, Adam Scott, Sia and many more! Americares board member and actor, director, producer Tony Goldwyn will host the one-hour event. With the funds, Americares is providing protective gear, training and emotional support for health workers in the United States and around the world. An anonymous donor has agreed to match the first $100,000 in donations during the evening.

The show will air Live on covidisnojoke.org and Americares YouTube channel at 8 pm EDT, which is 2 May, 5:30 am IST. If you happen to miss it live, you can always catch the recorded version on YouTube.