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| Chris Redd | |
|---|---|
| Name | Christopher Jerell Redd |
| Birth date | July 31, 1985 |
| Birth place | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Comedian, actor, writer, rapper |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable works | Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Disenchantment |
Chris Redd Chris Redd is an American comedian, actor, writer, and rapper known for sketch comedy, character impressions, and musical parody. Redd rose to national prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and has appeared in feature films, animated series, and stand-up specials while collaborating with artists across hip hop and comedy scenes. His work intersects with institutions and figures in entertainment including touring comedians, late-night programs, and streaming platforms.
Redd was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised partly in Chicago, Illinois and Naperville, Illinois, attending local schools and developing early interests in music and performance. He studied at the Theater School at DePaul University and trained at institutions associated with improvisational comedy such as Second City and The Second City Training Center, alongside performers who have connections to The Second City Touring Company and alumni who later joined Saturday Night Live and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His early mentors and collaborators included figures linked to Chicago improv and ensembles that have produced talent for Saturday Night Live, SCTV, and The Carol Burnett Show.
Redd's career began in stand-up clubs, sketch troupes, and collaborations with musicians and writers in Chicago and on national tours, performing with comedians who have credits on Comedy Central Presents, HBO Comedy Half-Hour, and premium cable specials. He has worked with directors and producers affiliated with films released by studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, and distributors connected to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Redd's résumé includes appearances on late-night talk shows and comedy festivals like Just for Laughs and the Montreal Comedy Festival, connecting him to a network of comedians who transitioned into television and film.
Redd joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player during its forty-fourth season, contributing impressions, original characters, and musical sketches alongside repertory and featured cast members. During his tenure he participated in cold opens and sketch pieces that referenced public figures and institutions such as Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Kanye West, Cardi B, and episodes hosted by celebrities like Keegan-Michael Key and Aubrey Plaza. His work on the program overlapped with writers and cast who have histories at Saturday Night Live and who moved between programs like MADtv and late-night ensembles, culminating in a promotion to the show's repertory cast and recognition from peers in awards circuits associated with Primetime Emmy Awards and industry guilds.
Redd has toured nationally and performed at venues and festivals including The Comedy Store, Gotham Comedy Club, and events affiliated with Just for Laughs, often sharing bills with comedians who appear on Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. He has headlined club dates and college tours, sometimes appearing on panels and specials produced by outlets such as Comedy Central, Netflix, and HBO Max, and collaborating with comedians from ensembles linked to Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings.
Redd's film credits include roles in comedies associated with filmmakers and performers from Saturday Night Live alumni and collaborators on projects released by studios like Republic Records Films and distributors including Neon and Lionsgate. He voiced characters in animated series produced for streaming networks, connecting him to creators behind Disenchantment and ensemble casts with ties to The Simpsons and Family Guy. Redd has guest-starred on television programs spanning cable and broadcast networks, working with showrunners who have credits on series for FX, HBO, and NBC.
Redd blends comedy and music, recording parody tracks and collaborating with musicians in hip hop and R&B scenes, aligning with producers and artists who have worked with labels such as Def Jam Recordings and Roc Nation. His musical comedy intersects with formats popularized by acts associated with The Lonely Island, Weird Al Yankovic, and hip hop artists who crossover into comedy, and he has performed musical sketches that reference popular songs and producers linked to Dr. Dre and Kanye West.
Redd has been involved in charitable activities and benefit performances supporting causes tied to communities in St. Louis, Chicago, and national nonprofit organizations that collaborate with entertainers for fundraising events. He maintains professional connections with colleagues from Saturday Night Live, comedy festivals, and music industry partners, and has spoken publicly about health and wellness topics that intersect with public figures who advocate for similar causes.
Category:American comedians Category:American actors