Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Kirby Howell-Baptiste is an actor and writer that proudly hails from North London. She began acting at The Anna Scher Theatre, at the age of 10, when her Mother thought it best for her to interact with things other than Barbie dolls. Since moving to Los Angeles, Kirby has appeared in House of Lies (Showtime), Comedy Bang! Bang! (IFC), and Six Guys One Car (Comedy Central). You can see Kirby performing on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at UCB Sunset with her Maude Team; The Royal Bermuda Whiskey Club, and on Harold Night with DunkTank at UCB Franklin. If that’s just not enough, Kirby also performs at various indie shows with teams including Essence, an all black, all female group, and Potato Potato. Follow Kirby on twitter @KirbyHBee, where she infrequently says things. Kirby is delighted to say that she has been a member of UCBLA since 2012.
Guest Appearances
The Chastman Family
Tatiana Maslany, Kristian Bruun, Paul F. Tompkins, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste join Scott to talk about Kristian’s role in the new movie Ready or Not, Tatiana remembering a moment from a previous CBB during a performance of Network on Broadway, and the marshmallow…
ListenWe Solved Racism Special
For the 1000th episode, Andrew and Tawny welcome Yo, Is This Racist? all-stars Edgar Momplaisir, Dani Fernandez, Joey Clift, Solomon Georgio, Gaby Dunn, Brodie Reed, Carl Tart, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Naomi Ekperigin, and Kara Brown to explore what they should do next since…
ListenBest of i4h Vol. 8
The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2017! These performances feature Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Craig Rowin, Brandon Gardner, Tim Meadows, Shaun Diston, Chad Carter, Horatio Sanz, Rafe…
ListenThe Mopes Trilogy Pt. 2
Eugene Cordero, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Drew Tarver join Matt Besser for the next chapter of The Mopes Trilogy! Gene, Jon, and Jess continue their quest to complete fifty jobs in fifty weeks and inherit the fortune of Sanford…
ListenThe Bunn Process
Deadpool writer Gerry Duggan joins Scott to talk about becoming friends over comic books, working on the new Guardians of the Galaxy comic series, and space swords. Then, accomplished author Richard Bunn (Mr. Write on Howl) stops by to guide Gerry through…
ListenGabby Douglas & Ryan Lochte Get Bacon (w/ Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Drew Tarver)
U.S. Olympians Gabby Douglas & Ryan Lochte (Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Drew Tarver) help Hard Nation recap the 2016 Rio Olympics, while educating Mark & Pete on hand jobs, smiling, patriotism, slavery, and Chinese food. Plus: Pete fat-shames Mark. This episode is sponsored…
ListenTired of Hearing Racism
Andrew Ti and special guest Kirby Howell-Baptiste finish the week off by discussing an interracial couple’s debate on the subject of White people being tired of hearing about racism. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at…
ListenAll of the Hits, None of the Rap
Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Andrew talk about radio stations with the tag line that says “All of the Hits and NONE of the Rap.” Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
ListenDutch Santa Claus
Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Andrew talk all about the Dutch Santa Claus in blackface. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
ListenArby's Commercial
The hilarious Kirby Howell-Baptiste & Andrew talk about a recent Arby’s commercial. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
ListenWhite People F The Police
Actor and comedian Kirby Howell-Baptiste returns to join Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss the idea of not being able to be afraid of cops if you’re white. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE…
ListenSwing Band Hip-Hop
Andrew Ti and special guest Kirby Howell-Baptiste finish the week off by discussing Swing Band Hip-Hop. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
ListenWhite Anti-Heroes
Merry Christmas race cars! On today’s episode, Andrew and Kirby Howell-Baptiste talk about White Anti-Heroes in fiction. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
ListenCriminalizing Street Harassment
Kirby Howell-Baptiste & Andrew discuss criminalizing street harassment this Christmas Eve. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
ListenLand of the Rising Sun
Kirby Howell-Baptiste & Andrew talk about the phrase “the Land of the Rising Sun.” Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
ListenAnglo Pride
Actor/comedian/writer Kirby Howell-Baptiste joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about a license plate that reads “Anglo1” and Anglo pride. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
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