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Chanel Ali's SHOCKING DNA Reveal to Kevin Hart

Comedian Chanel Ali: Unfiltered & Unapologetically Funny

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Chanel Ali, stand-up comedian, writer, and one of the sharpest voices in comedy today. She shares her amazing journey about growing up in …Foster Care and taking a leap of faith in Stand up. She shares amazing stories of working with comedy legend Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes and Michael Che. She also shares detail of her One-Woman show produced by Sarah Cooper. Chanel’s star is rising and her story will make you love her even more.

🌟 You’ve seen her on MTV’s Girl Code, Comedy Central, and her acclaimed debut album Chanel No.1. Now hear the full story behind the jokes — raw, insightful, and unapologetically Chanel.

Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!

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0:00 Intro
1:35 Discovering her comedy chops
3:20 Working with Michael Che from SNL
4:50 Tough childhood in foster care
5:45 Paternity test meeting dad for first time
6:43 Her One-Woman Show Relative Stranger
8:14 Working with Sarah Cooper
9:50 Giving Kevin Hart her DNA
11:55 Moving to NY & 1st stand-up gig
14:39 Her multi-racial Indian/African/Italian heritage
16:28 Getting discovered to work on MTV’s Girl Code
19:32 Working w/ Wanda Sykes playing Moms Mabley
21:13 Her Comedy Specials for Comedy Central
22:33 Working on Commercials
24:51 Obstacles as black female comic
28:14 Backlash from family about her revealing tough childhood
31:20 Backstory to her name Chanel Ali
32:53 Mt. Rushmore black women in comedy
34:29 Career goals/ Next Chapters on ComedyShow More

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Comedian Onika McLean from single mom to Co-starring w/Mekhi Phifer on Law and Order

Join us for another fun Gurl Talk episode with the hilarious Onika Mclean. She share her incredible story of starting late comedy after raising her children. Working with some comedy …A-listers including Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes and Micheal Che.Not to mention starring opposite Mekhi Phifer & Michael Beach on Law & Order. She also shares her journey as an entrepreneur and self-funding her own stand-up special. Onika’s incredible story will make you laugh and be inspired. Showing the world why she’s one of the funniest women working in Comedy today.

Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!

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0:00 Intro
1:29 Motivation to start doing stand-up from rough childhood
3:30 First time doing stand-up and learning her niche
5:00 Importance of being a writer as comedian
7:00 Working with Michael Che from SNL & Keith Robinson
9:00 Acting on Law & Order with Mekhi Phifer and Michael Beach
11:17 Mt. Rushmore black women in comedy & other comedy inspirations
14:39 Performing on Comedy Divas special
16:50 Working with Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes on Kelly Clarkson show
18:13 Performing in Scotland for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
19:56 Her IG series “You know you are from NY”
23:19 Navigating Social Media and getting opportunities
25:08 Her lipstick line Main Stage
29:24 Her Main Stage podcast with her daughter
31:28 Using her mom experience in her jokes
33:12 Her self-produced comedy specials
34:52 Dream project with Kevin HartShow More

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From “Bye Felicia” to Full-Time Mom: Angela Means Gets Real

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Chef Angela Means celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Friday and the legacy of Bye Felicia

Join us as we sit down with the one and only Angela Means. Known by many for her iconic role in the classic movie Friday with Ice Cube and the …catchphrase “Bye Felicia” as well as being a Def Comedy All-Star, Leading lady in House Party 3 and TV show Cousin Skeeter. Angela shares stories from her humble beginnings to fashion runways and beyond. With her dynamic wit and infectious personality, Angela shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with comedy legends like Chris Tucker, Dave Chapelle and Stan Lathan. We also learn about her passion for becoming a vegan chef and desire to change lives. So grab a seat, get cozy, and get ready to laugh and smile as we celebrate the amazing career of Angela Means.

Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!

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0:00 Intro
2:11 Born in NY raised as a Southern Farmhand
3:48 Rough upbringing without parents
4:24 Moving to Atlanta and modeling career
7:29 Beginnings of stand-up comedian journey
10:42 Paying dues as waitress at comedy club
11:53 Bombing on stage for the first time and bouncing back
12:38 Comedy Act Theater and Robin Harris
15:49 Learning to become a good comedy writer
17:20 Mark Curry and her Def Comedy Jam debut
19:29 Dave Chapelle
24:00 House Party 3
26:34 Friday, Ice Cube and Bye Felicia
31:10 Becoming a mother
34:23 Dealing w/ her viral video and online hate
38:28 Her novel Seven Sinners and the Angel
42:10 Her Vegan Cookbook and restaurant

#AngelaMeans #FridayMovie #ByeFelicia #HollywoodMom #Author #WomenInFilm #IceCube #ChrisTucker #IceCubeShow More

Chanel Ali's SHOCKING DNA Reveal to Kevin Hart

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