Ellen DeGeneres Benefit Auctioneer Comedian Opening Act, Ellen DeGeneres Opener Warm-up Act

Tennessee Charity Auctioneer Tom Riles Opens for Ellen DeGeneres at Iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville

By Tom Riles on August 19, 2024 0 Comments • Tags: #auctioneer #benefitauctioneer #comedy #entertaining #fundaneed #fundraising #liveauction #non-profit #paddleraise #tomriles

Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Comedy Tour has been a journey to remember.

And this stop just may be the most memorable one of them all. Living in Nashville, Tennessee, it was a dream to one day perform at the Ryman Auditorium, and that is exactly what I did!

Having worked for Ellen for over 17 years, I was thrilled to get the call to open for her one last time. Taking the stage before Ellen, I do part comedy, part warm-up, and part auctioneering. It’s so cool to be able to show off my selling skills, which I’m now showcasing for nonprofits in Nashville and beyond.

This night was particularly incredible because my wife and neighbors were in attendance, and they got to see me on this iconic stage. The audience was amazing and Ellen crushed it. I’m proud to be a part of it.

Up next we are heading to Minneapolis to wrap up this amazing tour and film Ellen’s Netflix Comedy Special!

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