Jay Pharoah

Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah brings his stand-up show to Pittsburgh Improv, delivering a night of sharp impressions and original comedy. Best known for his six-season run on *Saturday Night Live*, Pharoah has impersonated everyone from Barack Obama and Will Smith to Kanye West and Denzel Washington. His set mixes these uncanny celebrity takes with his own storytelling and material from his EP *Spittin’ Image*.

Guests can expect an intimate evening in the showroom, with seating on a first-come basis and a two-item minimum purchase. The venue enforces a strict no-phone policy, encouraging audiences to focus on the live performance. Pharoah’s act draws from his extensive film and TV work, including roles in *The Blackening*, *Resort to Love*, and *The Mitchells vs. the Machines*, but the night is squarely about stand-up—a chance to see a versatile performer do what he does best.