The Funniest Gay Black Comedians

From stand-up stages and writers’ rooms to podcasts and viral videos, gay Black comedians have helped shape today’s comedy in every corner of entertainment. Many have built followings through late-night sets, streaming specials, and social media sketches, while others write and star in acclaimed TV and film projects. You’ll see nationally touring headliners alongside podcasters, YouTubers, and scene-stealing actors who also do stand-up. Here are twenty talents to know, with quick notes on what they make, where to find their work, and why their projects keep popping up across platforms.

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael created and starred in the NBC sitcom ‘The Carmichael Show’ and has released multiple specials on premium cable and streaming. His confessional special ‘Rothaniel’ put a spotlight on personal storytelling and earned major awards attention. He’s hosted big telecasts and continues to workshop new material at clubs in New York and Los Angeles. You can find his stand-up on major streaming platforms and his earlier network series on digital storefronts.

Solomon Georgio

Solomon Georgio’s stand-up includes late-night sets and an hour available on streaming audio platforms. He has writing credits on acclaimed animated and live-action series and voices characters on several shows. His podcast appearances and live storytelling sets are a good entry point for new listeners. He also tours nationally, with club dates announced regularly on his social channels.

Dewayne Perkins

Dewayne Perkins came up through sketch and improv and is a veteran of The Second City. He co-wrote and starred in the horror-comedy hit ‘The Blackening’, expanding his profile beyond live comedy. His TV credits include writers’ rooms for late-night and scripted series. He continues to perform stand-up and sketch while developing new film and television projects.

Alex English

Alex English is a stand-up who joined the writing staff of ‘Saturday Night Live’, contributing sketches and update jokes. He’s taped sets for showcase series and appears at top clubs in New York. His festival runs include Just For Laughs and other national comedy festivals. He also co-hosts live shows that spotlight queer and Black voices in comedy.

Jay Jurden

Jay Jurden’s late-night sets on network talk shows helped introduce his sharp, personal material to a wider audience. His debut album hit streaming platforms and reached number one on the comedy charts. He’s a frequent festival performer and a regular at New York clubs. Jay also writes humor pieces and contributes to comedic panels and podcasts.

Larry Owens

Larry Owens won major theater awards for his breakout performance in the musical ‘A Strange Loop’ and brings that powerhouse presence to stand-up and TV. He has appeared on series like ‘Search Party’ and does comedic guest spots across streaming shows. His podcast ‘What Makes U Sing?’ blends comedy with deep dives on musical theater. He also headlines live comedy shows that mix stand-up, music, and storytelling.

Jaboukie Young-White

Jaboukie Young-White built a following online before joining ‘The Daily Show’ as a correspondent. He’s written for animated hits and scripted comedies and released music projects under his own name. His stand-up is available through televised showcases and streaming clips. He regularly tours, announces pop-up sets, and collaborates with other young writers and performers.

Kid Fury

Kid Fury co-created the hit podcast ‘The Read’, a weekly comedy show with live theater tapings in major cities. He has developed scripted projects for television while continuing stand-up and hosting duties. Fans can find his work through podcast archives, live tour recordings, and digital sketches. He also collaborates with other creators on specials and pop culture panels.

Rickey Thompson

Rickey Thompson broke out with comedic videos on Vine and Instagram before moving into acting and hosting. He co-hosts the podcast ‘We Said What We Said’ and performs live shows built around storytelling and humor. Rickey has brand campaigns, fashion week appearances, and TV cameos that expand his audience beyond comedy spaces. His short-form videos remain a consistent pipeline for new bits and characters.

Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady is a multi-hyphenate comedian known for improv on ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ and for hosting daytime and prime-time shows. He has starred in Broadway productions and tours a live improv concert that blends comedy and music. His public coming out expanded the visibility of queer Black performers in mainstream family television. Audiences can catch him on syndicated TV, streaming game shows, and national tour dates.

Travis Coles

Travis Coles balances acting and stand-up with roles in streaming comedies and dramedies. They perform live sets in Los Angeles and appear at club shows that feature queer comics. Travis contributes to writers’ rooms and digital projects when not on screen. Clips from their sets circulate widely through social media reels and festival showcases.

Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess earned multiple award nominations for ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ and regularly performs in televised comedy and musical events. He headlines concerts that mix comedy with Broadway standards and original material. Tituss voices characters in animated series and guest stars on sitcoms and streaming comedies. He also records singles and EPs that tie into his live shows.

Bob the Drag Queen

Bob the Drag Queen is a touring comedian and host who headlines large venues with stand-up, crowd work, and musical parodies. Bob co-hosts successful podcasts and appears in television competitions and specials. Their comedy tours hit theaters across North America and Europe with filmed sets released online. Bob also collaborates on web series and live shows with other drag and stand-up performers.

Monét X Change

Monét X Change tours internationally with stand-up, lip-sync comedy, and live podcast shows. She co-hosts multiple podcasts, releases EPs, and drops sketch-driven videos between theater dates. Monet guest stars in TV specials and comedy panels that reach mainstream audiences. Her theater tours include solo hours and double-headliner runs with other comics.

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