A Conversation With Roxanne David, aka Miss Clareese

Roxanne David/Miss Clareese had her first experiences with comedy in 1991. Her comedic debut was as "Brownie, the Christian Clownie" for Pizza Hut’s Kid’s Night.  Although Roxanne consented to do it, she admits it was under duress. However, as soon as she put on the costume and started interacting with the children as well as the adults, she realized she absolutely loved it.

Roxanne/Miss Clareese started getting more and more invitations to adult affairs. So, she would do humor that was geared more for an adult audience. However, she was still "Brownie." Then, one day, a good friend from church was talking with her and joking around with her voice.  Right then she turned to Roxanne and said, "You know who you are? You are Miss Clareese." That was all Roxanne David needed to hear. It was like this huge light came on. From that point on, she has been praising the Lord as "Miss Clareese." She gives her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, all the Praise, Glory and Honor for every opportunity that He so graciously gives to her to share His awesome Word.

 Miss Clareese has traveled the globe sharing the Gospel through comedy. As she is fond of saying, "Every time I look in the mirror, I am just simply amazed at what the Lord can do with leftovers."

Roxanne/Miss Clareese has an Associates Degree in Theological and Evangelical Studies from the District of Columbia Bible Institute. Miss Clareese has led workshops on Gospel Comedy at the Greater Washington Christian Education Convention and is currently the President / Founder of The National Livin’ On Laughter Gospel Comedy Association.

Miss Clareese is happily married to Andre David and the two of them are the proud parents of a son, Joseph David.