Giants of Comedy

When Tig Notaro stepped on stage and announced to the world she had bilateral stage two breast cancer, she had already had a very bad year. The difficulties were not over. Notaro was able to find the humor and humanity in even the darkest of places, however, and for that she has become one of today's most well known comedians. This revealing volume explores Notaro's life and what brought her to comedy as well as how she uses comedy to help us examine and process our own lives.

Kevin Hart's rise into comedy's upper echelon has been nothing short of meteoric. Following in the footsteps of other African American comic giants, such as Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle, Hart brings an over-the-top energy and undeniable sense of comedic timing to his record-breaking stand-up performances. In this entertaining biography, readers will learn more about how he has also broken into the big screen, taking on roles with big-name movie stars to resounding success.

The multitalented Tina Fey has many credits to her name, including writer, actress, and producer. Even before breathing life into 30 Rock or earning critical acclaim for her impersonation of Sarah Palin, Fey was making waves as the first woman to serve as

From the small screen to the big time, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key have made waves across the United States and the world. Branching out beyond comedy, the two have been involved in hit feature films, and their innate ability to combine comedy with a sharp sense for social commentary has put them on the path toward continued success in an industry that has not had many African American superstars. Inspire your readers with this biography of two giants in comedy.

Taking over the reins of a popular show is never an easy task, especially if you happen to be from a different country. From South African slums to American stardom, Trevor Noah has broken onto the scene through Comedy Central's The Daily Show and his own successful stand-up tours. This informative volume shows how Noah has used his difficult upbringing to inform his incisive commentary on global politics, making audiences laugh while keeping them in the loop and giving them a new perspective on current events.

After a few years spent playing supporting roles in smaller television shows, Tiffany Haddish finally broke out and made a name for herself in the 2017 hit Girls Trip. With a fun, exuberant personality and a great sense for comedy, she has gone on to star next to some of comedy's biggest names as her career continues to grow. In this informative biography, readers will learn how Haddish has grown from the pain and struggles of her childhood to become a strong new voice for female comedians, especially African Americans everywhere, proving that success will come to those who work for it.

Kate McKinnon shot to fame for her outrageous humor, spot-on impressions, and politically relevant satire. As the first openly gay female member of Saturday Night Live, McKinnon has become an icon of LGBT+ comedians on television and the big screen. McKinnon's childhood sparked her love of making people laugh, which led to her performance in several sketch shows, movies, and her biggest role yet on Saturday Night Live. Readers will be captivated as they learn about the many voices of Kate McKinnon as she makes comedy history, one laugh at a time.