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Versatile impressionist Jay Pharoah stops in at LOL Comedy Club this weekend

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.

By Dean Zach on Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 8:30 am

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Courtesy Photo / LOL Comedy Club

After leaving SNL, Pharoah appeared in films including Ride Along and Sing.

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. After his abrupt 2016 departure, Pharoah reinvented himself, playing both live-action and voice roles in films including Ride Along, Sing and even last month's horror comedy The Blackening.

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.

$60-$240, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, (210) 541-8805, improvtx.com/sanantonio.

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