Actors Mary Elizabeth Kelly and Dean Edwards on the art of impressions Audacious with Chion Wolf
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Have you ever tried doing an impression of a famous person... And failed miserably? That's because impressions are really hard to pull off!
On this episode, you'll meet two of the best in the business: Mary Elizabeth Kelly, who is known for her mouth acting impressions, and Dean Edwards from Saturday Night Live.
Shows referenced:
What is foreign accent syndrome? After a stroke, one man’s southern drawl turned British
The meteoric rise of comedian Zarna Garg
Why the world needs comedians with disabilities
GUESTS:
Mary Elizabeth Kelly: (below right) Actor, writer, and comedian famous for her viral impressions of celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Coolidge, and Winona Ryder
Dean Edwards: (below left) Actor, comedian, writer, and Saturday Night Live cast member from 2001-2003. Best known for his celebrity impressions including Denzel Washington, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, and Eddie Murphy
Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate
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Have you ever tried doing an impression of a famous person... And failed miserably? That's because impressions are really hard to pull off!
On this episode, you'll meet two of the best in the business: Mary Elizabeth Kelly, who is known for her mouth acting impressions, and Dean Edwards from Saturday Night Live.
Shows referenced:
What is foreign accent syndrome? After a stroke, one man’s southern drawl turned British
The meteoric rise of comedian Zarna Garg
Why the world needs comedians with disabilities
GUESTS:
Mary Elizabeth Kelly: (below right) Actor, writer, and comedian famous for her viral impressions of celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Coolidge, and Winona Ryder
Dean Edwards: (below left) Actor, comedian, writer, and Saturday Night Live cast member from 2001-2003. Best known for his celebrity impressions including Denzel Washington, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, and Eddie Murphy
Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
48 min