Pierce got her start working at the Opryland Theme Park in Nashville where she performed as “Grand Ole Opry” star Minnie Pearl.

Pierce's material resonated with people from all walks of life, and she credits her southern upbringing for both her warped sense of humor and her solid roots.

Pierce turned her gift of storytelling into a successful comedic career, receiving more Gold and Platinum sales awards from the RIAA than any other female comedian in history.

She appears at venues big and small throughout the United States making audiences laugh with her ability to find the positivity in any situation.

[10] The film is a behind-the-scenes journal chronicling Pierce's downward spiral dealing with the devastating loss of her mother, an estranged daughter, and the tragedy of her husband's battle with alcoholism and subsequent death, all during a span of three years.

[13] In her third big screen documentary, “Unashamed,” Chonda interviews celebrities and friends who have taken a stand for the Gospel no matter the cost.

[14] Interviews included Newsboys front man Michael Tait, Governor Mike Huckabee, American Idol finalist and Christian recording artist Danny Gokey and television's Benham Brothers.

[25] Pierce has used her success to help others, and in 2006 founded Branches Recovery Center, which offers counseling and treatment to those with depression, anxiety, and addiction, regardless of their ability to pay.