Comedian Chaunte Wayans to Play Brea Improv
Following in the footsteps of her legendary family, Chaunté Wayans has proven that funny is in her blood. Being part of a legacy, she represents the new generation of Wayans.
Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Chaunté Wayans is more than her famous last name. "I've lived between two different worlds my entire life. I grew up with the famous last name but without the lavish lifestyle," she says. Chaunté has blown away audiences with a unique ability to invite them into her unconventional life while being very relatable. Her comedy often revolves around her experiences as a lesbian and how it's helped her see both sides of a relationship, whether masculine or feminine. "My life is an open book," she says. "From growing up, trying to keep up with the famous last name and lifestyle, to coming out of the closet, to battling and surviving an addiction to alcohol and drugs."
Since pursuing a career in stand-up comedy, Chaunté has toured nationally with Russell Peters, Katt Williams, David Alan Grier, and her uncles Marlon, Shawn, and Damon Wayans. She has been invited to perform at Hot 97's April Fools Show at Madison Square Garden numerous times alongside such heavy hitters as J.B. Smoove, Tracy Morgan, Michael Blackson, Tommy Davidson, Tony Roberts, and Charlie Murphy.
Chaunté can next be seen in the film "Fifty Shades Of Black," opening January 29, 2016. On television, she was a featured cast member on MTV's hit show "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" and also appeared on TLC's "Trading Spaces." Most recently, Chaunté has appeared on Bounce TV's "Off the Chain" and NickToon's animated series "ThugaBoo." She can also be seen on the Katt Williams special "Kattpacalypse" and was in the films "Hollywood Misconceptions" and "Dance Flick."
When she is not touring or filming, Chaunté likes to spend time volunteering by feeding the homeless, performing stand-up at women's shelters, and giving speeches on bullying at high schools.
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