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My name is Niek Theelen, I was born with Cerebral Palsy but, I have never let this keep me from accomplishing my goals. It was during university that I first tried and discovered my passion for standup since then I have performed on stages across Western Canada. In the process I have opened for Canadian comedy legends Mike Macdonald, Derek Seguin and Brent Butt from CBC's Corner Gas as well as Ryan Neimiller from America's Got Talent (AGT) and AGT Champions. took part in in CBC's NextUp Comedy contest where I was one of 5 Alberta comics to participate in the competition and Co- Winner of the 2019 FunnyFest Talent Search, in Calgary, AB. Niek is a two time semi-finalist in Edmonton, AB's Funniest Comic With A Day Job he has been a feature act at the Medicine Hat Comedy Festival.

I am available for cooperate shows, fundraisers, Christmas parties, reunions and bar/pub shows and public speaking engagements

FOR Bookings Call 403-352-9110

In 2021 I shot a feature documentary film during the pandemic with a small group of local filmmakers Called "Love of the Game"

Love of the Game is a documentary about adaptive sports for people with disabilities in Alberta Whether people play competitively or just for fun, they all come together with the same united passion and love of the game.