Comedian CP

CHRIS POWELL (aka Comedian CP) Chris Powell aka Comedian CP is a writer/performer who was most recently named to Vulture’s The Comedians You Should and Will Know of 2025. His comedy special SUNDAY AFTER SIX was named to The Los Angeles Times 33 Best Comedy Specials of 2025.

Most recently, CP has been pulling double duty as a writer/producer and performer on series such as DIARRA FROM DETROIT for BET+, THE HOSPITAL for BET, and HOW TO DIE ALONE for Hulu/Onyx (winner of the Independent Spirit Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a Scripted Series). Prior to those shows, CP starred in the second season of the HBOMax anthology series LOVE LIFE.

 Previously, CP was on a talent holding deal with CBS for the 2019-2020 season after starring in their pilot HISTORY OF THEM. He starred in OLE BUD’S ANU FOOTBALL WEEKLY, a special he co-created for Adult Swim and recurred as “Ned” on the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series DETROITERS.

Before the entertainment business, CP was a rising advertising executive in Detroit. Since arriving in Los Angeles, CP has recurred on EMPIRE, performed on ALL DEF COMEDY (HBO), and created and starred in the TBS pilot THE D.