In his standup, Pharoah utilizes his astonishing ability to summon his impression subjects' souls, combining it with a trademark wit and dedication to the bit — not to mention his talent for songwriting and rapping.
Virginia native Jay Pharoah first rose to prominence on Saturday Night Live, where he became known for his chameleonic impressions — ranging from Denzel Washington to Shaq to a scarily accurate President Barack Obama. During his tenure, he became one of the show's surprise standouts in a rocky transition that followed the departure of classic cast members Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Seth Meyers...