Dwayne Kennedy

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Dwayne Kennedy, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and executive producer and a

2019 Emmy Award winner on the twice Emmy-nominated CNN original series

United Shades of America.

Television writing credits include The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS), The Orlando

Jones Show (FX), and the critically acclaimed FX/FXX series Totally Biased with

W. Kamau Bell. Acting credits include television shows, 227, Amen, Seinfeld and

the movie, Thin Skin.

A native of Chicago, Dwayne got his start at the legendary Zanies Comedy Club

and has since become one of the most distinctive and thought-provoking voices in

comedy today. His sharp satire and fearless take on social and cultural issues

reflect a comedic intelligence that has earned praise from icons like Chris Rock,

Marc Maron and Wanda Sykes.

Described as a world-class stand-up by The Village Voice, Dwayne continues to

challenge perspectives while keeping audiences laughing with his incisive wit and

original point of view. A winner of the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen,

Colorado, with stand-up appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman,

Late Night with Conan OBrien, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Comedy Central Presents,

and his Showtime comedy special.