Nicole Melnyk is a comedian known for her energy and sharp wit. The Lansing native has performed at WDET's What's So Funny About Detroit event in the past, and now she's headlining on August 28.

She joined Tia Graham to talk about what inspired her comedy, why she reps Lansing so hard, and her love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

You can buy tickets for next week's Old Miami performance at wdet.org/events.

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