“Sit Down” Comedian Visits TC
By Jonathan Celiz
On March 1, The Taft College English Language Arts Division was host to a unique individual, Miguel Lugo who goes by the stage name, “El Chueco.” He is an Hispanic comedian who also has cerebral palsy and is a advocate for people with disabilities.
He spoke at the Cougar Room about his life, his career, and what motivated him to take up comedy as well as raise awareness about people with disabilities and helping those people make the most out of life and not be tied down by the low expectations of peers or society in general all while incorporating humor.
His speech also coincided with a short film entitled “My Reality” which is an honest look at how society views others with disabilities such as his. It’s freely available to view on youtube and on his site www.elchueco.com