Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" starring opposite Taraji P. Henson’s “Cookie Lyons” as her go-to hitman/cousin “Jermel” in seasons 1 and 2 of the Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, creative collaboration, Empire on the FOX network.   After his wildly successful 1 hour Showtime Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play that aired to rave reviews, Davis continues to ascend on what can only be described as the Samuel E. Jackson Formula; a path and pattern of consistent, feature film and network television roles!  After his first, single card credit, as “Spooner” in John Carpenter’s remake of The Fog (2005), it has been eleven years (and counting) of back to back, prominently featured/starring roles in both film (32+) and television (50+) staring opposite Hollywood heavy hitters.  License to Wed opposite John Krasinski, Semi-Pro opposite Will Ferrell, Imagine That opposite Eddie Murphy, Life As We Know It opposite Katherine Heigl, Old Dogs opposite Robin Williams & John Travolta, 21 Jump Street (2012) opposite Channing Tatum & Johnny Depp, G.I. Joe: Retaliation opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson - just to name a few.   Between takes, on the afore mentioned nationally released feature films, Davis continued to star and sometimes contribute as producer/writer in a steady stream of network television movies, mini-series, variety shows and sitcoms. One of DeRay’s first credited writer/ Voice Over roles was on Kanye West earlier Albums (and you thought that was Bernie Mac, didn’t you?) Davis contributed 5+ Voice Over Character roles on Multi Seasons of The Boondocks , Adult Swim’s Black Dynamite and continued sharpening his comedic craft by starring on almost every season of Nick Cannon’s Wild n Out from its conception to current airing on MTV as well as Hip-Hop Squares, Short Circuitz and Hosting the game show Mind of a Man on GSN. This led to his currently starring as Host on MTV2’s Joking Off currently in its second season (release date TBA)!   Davis transformed his torridly rough upbringing, status as a working actor and fatherhood into a live show that stays fresh and ever changing according to whatever is happening in his daily life while he continues to develop and hone his streetwise mentality smoothly and efficiently onto the comedy-club circuit. He achieved his career breakthrough at the Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta, GA, and then scored a 3-peat by winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and landing covetable spots in the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival as well as the Budweiser Def Comedy Jam Competition.   From the Hood to Hollywood – nothing is off limits and no one is safe from DeRay’s hilarious, sidesplitting anecdotes. He continues to sell out venues both domestically and internationally.  His highly anticipated 1st ever Netflix special “DeRay Davis: How to Act Black” smashed the cultural landscape on November 14, 2017 and was so popular it shut down the Netflix server TWICE! Davis is continuing to ascend. He can currently be seen on the FX hit, Snowfall. 

Alycia Cooper is a comic and actress from Maryland.  For the past 19 years, she’s entertained audiences domestically, and abroad.  In 2004, Essence Magazine named her as “One to Watch,” which she certainly is. In 2014, Alycia won the prestigious comedy contest called, “The Ladies of Laughter” aka “LOL” in NYC, beating out hundreds of contestants.  From there, she booked several films and television shows, and recently voiced several characters in the Oscar Award Winning “Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse” blockbuster movie.  She has also released 5 stand up comedy albums, and can be heard all day long on her very own Pandora Station. Lastly, hit her on Instagram at @AlyciaCooper2, to stay connected.

Jamar Malachi Neighbors is an actor/comedian from Compton CA. He’s a regular performer at comedy clubs all over the country. Jamar Malachi Neighbors, known for his sharp wit, eccentric incisive comedic style, and raw, unique, colorful perspective on the world. Born in the heart of Compton, California, Neighbors quickly rose to fame with his raw comedic talent, relatable stories, and unapologetic style that reflects the spirit of his city. Known for pushing boundaries, his performances leave audiences doubled over in laughter and, at times, self-reflection. Neighbors' most recent stand-up special “Rotten Luther King Jr” won Best Underground Film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023. A masterful blend of humor and poignant commentary, this special placed Neighbors firmly on the international comedy map. This award symbolizes his ability to resonate with audiences on a global scale, an achievement very few stand-up comedians have reached. You’ve seen him on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Tosh.O, What Would Diplo Do, Carmichael Show, Key and Peele’s Film ‘Keanu’, Adult Swims Black Jesus, Black Monday, Tiger Belly, Legion of Skanks, and The Joe Rogan Experience. Look to see him in the reboot of film of House Party (2022) and reprising his role in the Hulu original comedy ‘This Fool’ (Season 1 2022, Season 2 2023) as “Chef Percy”.

Kansas City Missouri native Esau McGraw is one of the original members of the improv group PCP (The Phat Comedy Players) where he often played up to eight characters in one night. Audiences adore his quirky down-to-earth characters making him one of the most sought-after comics in the country. Esau currently hosts Chocolate Sundaes one of the most popular comedy shows in Los Angeles at the world famous Laugh Factory. His television credits include Showtime's Big Black Comedy Show BET'sComic View and One Mic Stand Jamie Foxx Presents Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam and Martin Lawrence presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up to name a few. He made his film debut in Idlewild as the character Stuttering Sonny has appeared in Dance Fu directed by Cedric the Entertainer and was featured in the hit stage play What My Husband Doesn't Know.

With the media hailing Sherri Shepherd as TV's New Feel Good Queen, and taking home an NAACP Image Award for Best Talk Show, Sherri is riding high on her #1 new daytime talk show, SHERRI, airing weekdays on FOX.  Shepherd previously co-hosted THE VIEW for over 600 episodes where she & her co-hosts won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Sherri can also be seen as the no-nonsense Senator Yvette Chase on HBO Max' SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS.  Her credits also include three seasons on the Netflix series MR. IGLESIAS, opposite Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, the NBC sitcom, TRIAL & ERROR along with iconic roles on KC UNDERCOVER, FRIENDS, 30 ROCK & THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW.  She served as host of the iconic game show THE NEWLYWED GAME and Sherri won her second NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Podcast TWO FUNNY MAMAS that she co-hosts with bestie Kym Whitley, where they deliver their sass, humour while trying to figure out their children and single mother-ness!