In this episode of People’s Party With Talib Kweli, Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with stand-up comedian Tony Baker. Considered by many as one of the most recognizable comedians in today’s era, Baker discusses various topics including Being the youngest of 3 and not realizing his comedic chops until fully grown, originally migrating from Chicago to LA in hopes of becoming an actor, Tony’s take on online comedy versus in person comedy and what’s easier, and the pros and cons of ‘bringer shows’ as well as the pay for play shows and much more.
In addition to being seen performing at the hottest comedy clubs around the country and organically making millions of people laugh worldwide with his legendary viral voiceover videos on social media, Tony Baker’s comedic skills have landed him on the big screen and television: finalist on NBC’s The Last Comic Standing (Season 8 & 9 ), NBC’s The Carmichael Show (Season 2), HBO’s All DEF Comedy (Season 1), Trutv’s Standup/storytelling showcase, Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, the Academy Award-nominated movie Whiplash and his 2018 debut Comedy special Scaredy Cat (iTunes/Google Play).
Affectionately called “Your favorite comedian’s ‘Favorite comedian’”, Tony Baker’s comedy has taken on a movement of its own and his many fans can attest to that by easily quoting a few of his popular “Bakerisms”. So feel free to “Get In On This” and “Feel Every Piece” of the laughter that Tony Baker has to offer.
People’s Party w/ Talib Kweli & Jasmin Leigh: People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh. Guests range from the biggest names in hip-hop to global entertainers to the most progressive minds moving our culture forward. The audio podcast is available on Apple and Spotify. As a musician who’s achieved a degree of fame, Talib Kweli always tried to use his platform to provide a voice for the voiceless and hope for the hopeless. Making songs about activism or social justice is easy, but making great songs that cover those topics is very, very hard. And no matter how good the track is, it’s gonna sound empty if that song’s creator isn’t truly about that life.
Jasmin Leigh is an LA based Actress, Comedian and Producer who is currently taking the comedy scene by storm! Reared in Roosevelt, NY and Tallahassee, FL, she is gifted with both southern charm, and a take-charge personality. Acting on a dare, Jasmin Leigh’s comedy career began on an open mic, but immediately became something Jasmin craved. Because life is truly funnier than fiction, Jasmin Leigh currently stars in a web based talk show, aptly entitled Jasmin’s World. Conceived as her brain child when she was a child, Jasmin’s World invites viewers into Jasmin Leigh’s creative mind through, interviews, skits, and all types of “life funny fiction.” She also hones her comedic chops as a regular at The World Famous Comedy Store’s “Belly Room,” The Jay Spot and Ha Ha Comedy Club. She has had recurring roles on Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks and appeared on Comedy Central in “Jeff Ross presents Roast Battle II,” and “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser.” When she’s not on stage doing her own set, Jasmin produces comedy shows across the country. Most notable is her annual Christmas Show in New York, and a traveling version of her Cool Kids of Comedy, that she has produced in Atlanta, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Hollywood.
As an actress, Jasmin Leigh has starred in a number of Independent films such as, “A Hot Night in the Valley” and” She Wins” with appearances in “Straight Outta Compton,” “Grownish,” and “Station 19.” A creative entrepreneur, she recently started her own production company, Jasmin Leigh Productions and collaborates with others as a writer. An overall creative light, Jasmin holds a culinary degree, and often utilizes her skills as a personal chef and caterer. Whether it’s writing, dancing, cooking, acting or comedy, Jasmin lives by the motto, “Live Life as if no one is watching!”
