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May 2013

Entertainment & Culture

/ Comedy

9 Black Comediennes Who Crack Us Up

Standing on the shoulders of Moms Mabley, these modern-day female comics always spit side-splittling humor

9 Black Comediennes Who Crack Us Up

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Maya Rudolph—The versatile <em>Saturday Night Live</em> vet's gift for creating compelling (and slightly unhinged) characters has helped her cultivate a very successful TV and film career.</p>

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Aisha Tyler—Witty, snarky, and always the smartest person in the room, the modelesque comedienne's stand-up routines and cultural critiques are always must-see.</p>

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Mo'Nique—Few entertainers, male or female, can match Mo'Nique's resume: Stand-up comedian. TV star. Talk-show host. Oscar-winning actress.</p>

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Issa Rae—Between an upcoming collaboration with Shonda Rhimes and a new talk show, everyone's favorite awkward Black girl is making big moves.</p>

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Angela Nissel—Author of <em>The Broke Diaries </em>and <em>Mixed</em>, and co-founder of okayplayer.com, the hilarious Nissel (who also co-produced the hit series <em>Scrubs</em>)<em> </em>is the "godmother" of the Black blogosphere.</p>

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Wanda Sykes—Whether it's on stage, in one of her movies, or on <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>, Sykes' distinct voice and style is always good for a few guffaws.<br />
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Sheryl Underwood—Another example of a stand-up comedienne transitioning to something else, the surprisingly conservative Underwood is an accomplished radio host and can be found on the popular daytime show <em>The Talk.</em></p>

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Sommore—The always "colorful" Sommore's adult-themed humor has made her a fan favorite, a trait she shares with her half-sister, actress Nia Long.</p>

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Whoopi Goldberg—Goldberg's career has been so successful that you forget she got her start in stand-up...until you watch <em>The View</em>, and one of her laugh-inducing observations reminds you.<br />
 </p>

<p>
Maya Rudolph—The versatile <em>Saturday Night Live</em> vet's gift for creating compelling (and slightly unhinged) characters has helped her cultivate a very successful TV and film career.</p>

<p>
Aisha Tyler—Witty, snarky, and always the smartest person in the room, the modelesque comedienne's stand-up routines and cultural critiques are always must-see.</p>

<p>
Mo'Nique—Few entertainers, male or female, can match Mo'Nique's resume: Stand-up comedian. TV star. Talk-show host. Oscar-winning actress.</p>

<p>
Issa Rae—Between an upcoming collaboration with Shonda Rhimes and a new talk show, everyone's favorite awkward Black girl is making big moves.</p>

<p>
Angela Nissel—Author of <em>The Broke Diaries </em>and <em>Mixed</em>, and co-founder of okayplayer.com, the hilarious Nissel (who also co-produced the hit series <em>Scrubs</em>)<em> </em>is the "godmother" of the Black blogosphere.</p>

<p>
Wanda Sykes—Whether it's on stage, in one of her movies, or on <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>, Sykes' distinct voice and style is always good for a few guffaws.<br />
<br />
 </p>

<p>
Sheryl Underwood—Another example of a stand-up comedienne transitioning to something else, the surprisingly conservative Underwood is an accomplished radio host and can be found on the popular daytime show <em>The Talk.</em></p>

<p>
Sommore—The always "colorful" Sommore's adult-themed humor has made her a fan favorite, a trait she shares with her half-sister, actress Nia Long.</p>

<p>
Whoopi Goldberg—Goldberg's career has been so successful that you forget she got her start in stand-up...until you watch <em>The View</em>, and one of her laugh-inducing observations reminds you.<br />
 </p>

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