Writing on Eggshells: Political Comedy Cracked Up
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About the Event:
What’s it like to write for the most popular late-night comedy shows in America when the news already feels like a satire of itself? Second City’s Kelly Leonard sits down with Chicago-bred talent who have written for the hottest shows in late night: Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver), Peter Grosz (The Colbert Report, Late Night with Seth Meyers), and John Lutz (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live). They will discuss the power of creating comedy in a time of social and cultural crisis.
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John Lutz
Writer and Comedian
John Lutz has been acting, improvising, and writing for over 30 years. You may know him best as Lutz from 30 Rock<...
Peter Grosz
American Actor and Television Writer
Peter Grosz began his improv training at iO Chicago back in 1995 while he was a student at Northwestern University. W...
Ali Barthwell
Television Writer
Ali Barthwell is a writer, performer, and steak lover from Chicago. Her work has been featured in Vulture, the...
Kelly Leonard
Kelly Leonard is the Vice President of Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City . Hi...
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Writing on Eggshells: Political Comedy Cracked Up
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