Chris Redd

Personal context

Summary

Chris Redd is an actor and comedian known for Saturday Night Live, stand-up, and Bust Down, which he co-created. His comedy often draws on hip-hop and racial dynamics, while his interviews describe a mix of topical satire and deliberately silly material. In 2020, he signed an open letter calling for an investigation into racial discrimination and sexual misconduct at Second City, and organized a fund for protesters’ COVID-19 costs, injuries, bail, and legal expenses. No public campaign affiliation or candidate endorsement is on record.