Chanel in the City
Episode #42: Cedric the Entertainer chats new movie, Black LIVES Matter, stand up comedy & more!
November 24, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
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A comedy legend gets candid about race, reinvention, and building a career that keeps expanding.
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In this episode
- How a late start in comedy can still lead to lasting success
- What it takes to move between stand-up, acting, and producing
- How a hit TV series can address social justice without losing its audience
- Why virtual fan experiences are changing how celebrities connect with people
About this episode
Cedric the Entertainer stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things stand up comedy, his series: The Neighborhood & how he’s bringing Black Lives Matter to the series and what we need to do as a society to change the narrative, his new movies; “Son of the South” & “The Opening Act”, and his days back at State Farm. Cedric opens up about how he got in to comedy later in the game and how he was able to be successful at wearing many hats. The producer chats with us on tips to be a successful entertainer in this industry. The actor also goes in to the transitioning of comedy and producing in to hosting his new show The Greatest #AtHomeVideos which gives us a reason to stay home and binge on these hilarious videos! You can check out The Greatest #AtHomeVideos & The Neighborhood on CBS Cedric also dishes on his new creation FanRoom Live, a virtual town hall meeting experience, where fans can meet & greet your favorite celebrity virtually. Follow Cedric the Entertainer @cedrictheentertainer on what he’s up to next!
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About Chanel in the City
You might know her from a show called Princesses Long Island on Bravo TV or a DJ radio host on 106.1 BLI/iheartradio.
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