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Second City To Offer Asian American Pacific Islander Fellowship In Improv Comedy

The Second City opened its doors in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret. It has since grown to become the world's most influential name in improv comedy, boasting such prominent alumni as John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Eugene Levy, and many more. Now…

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‘SNL’s Chris Redd, ‘Veep’s Sam Richardson Among Second City Alum Demanding Investigation Into Comedy Institution’s Racism & Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Saturday Night Live‘s Chris Redd, Veep‘s Sam Richardson, Late Night With Seth Meyers writer Amber Ruffin and Space Force writer Aasia LaShay Bullock are among a group of 19 black alumni and current employees of The Second City improv company demanding an investigation into what they say is the comedy institution’s…

Second City CEO Andrew Alexander Steps Down After Accusations Of Institutional Racism

Second City CEO Andrew Alexander is leaving the improv group after accusations of institutional racism were made by former performers, saying that he "failed to create an anti-racist environment wherein artists of color might thrive." Alexander is also the 50% co-owner of Second City. He announced he was stepping down…