photo:Honorable Mayor William Bell and UNCF 2015 Masked Ball Host Deno Posey
Editor’s Note: The Birmingham Times inadvertently ran the wrong copy in last Thursday’s publication, March 19th, 2015. However, the following is the corrected version. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The 2015 UNCF MASKED BALL was hosted by Birmingham Native
DENO POSEY!
From Staff Reports
Getting to know the Man behind the Mask!
On Saturday March 14, Mr. Deno Posey a native of Birmingham, product of the Birmingham City Schools system and attended Talladega College served as the host of UNCF Masked Ball 2015 for the City of Birmingham, Alabama.
By day Mr. Posey serves as the SVP Head of Payment Operations at Regions Bank and by night he is a gifted entertainer! Comedian Deno Posey has performed in all genres of the arts scene for several years. His talents include musical theatre, stage drama, singer, MC, and his favorite standup comedy. Deno brings his own unique brand of humor that is hilarious relevant, and reverent. Deno is able to point out the funny side of everyday life that we all experience, but seldom talk about, like no other in the comedy game today. Deno’s style of G-Rated comedy entertainment is appropriate for all audiences and is sure to leave EVERYONE laughing.
Comedian Deno Posey is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after Comedian/MC/Host in the business. He commands a confidence and comfort level on stage and in front of audiences that puts them at ease and allows him to guide them through the humorous paths of everyday life with a G-rated style that is crisp and clean. He is the winner of the World Famous Comedy Club Stardome Open Mic Finale in 2011, a regular on “The Joe Lockett Radio Show” and has shared the stage with Chris Tucker, Steve Harvey, Sinbad, Singer Reuben Studdard, Comedian Cedric The Entertainer, Comedian Jon Reep, R&B Legend Melba Moore, Chris Tucker, Rob Snyder, Bobby Collins, and Steve Harvey to name a few.
Mr. Deno Posey’s message to today’s youth resonate with the following advice:
1. Believe in yourself! Your future depends upon it. Always challenge yourself to go above and beyond what you are capable of doing.
2. Go as far as you can in investing in yourself: the more you learn the more you earn!
3. Be careful of who you surround yourself with, in other words Eagles never hang out with Chickens because Chickens don’t soar!
He has a strong faith in God, he is a loving son, nephew, cousin, father and “Paw Paw”. You can follow him and book performances with him by going on his website at www.denoposey.com
Deno Posey gets his fashion inspiration from his father, George L. Posey, Comedian Steve Harvey; and his Grandfather, the late Willie Posey.
