Lil Rel Howery

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Summary

Lil Rel Howery is a Chicago comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for The Carmichael Show, Get Out, and his stand-up specials. His comedy often draws on family life, relationships, and experiences as a black man; he has described comedy as a way to share information without making it feel overly heavy. In 2020, he voiced support for Black Lives Matter, said he would continue standing with the movement even if it cost him acting work, and publicly supported defunding the police and reallocating police resources. No public record of party campaigning, DEI roles, or advocacy on LGBTQ issues is established.