History Tonight with Jenny Zigrino

History Tonight with Jenny Zigrino is a one-of-a-kind comedy talk show that brings history to life! Each show features comedians, actors, and improvisors stepping into the shoes of fascinating historical figures and performing stand-up, sketch, and improv in character. In classic talk show fashion, Jenny Zigrino invites the historical figure to the “couch”. They spill the historical tea, answer questions from the audience, and everybody leaves a little bit smarter. The result is a clever blend of comedy and history that is witty, a bit nerdy, and unforgettable. History Tonight is more than a show—it’s a time-traveling comedy experience!

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\nIke Ufomadu is an Emmy-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actor, writer and comedian, named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know” by Vulture/New York Magazine and a “Comic to Look Out For” by Time Out New York.\nHis solo show Amusements premiered off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons after being workshopped at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to sell-out audiences and strong reviews. He co-wrote and stars in the indie feature Inspector Ike (BRIC/Factory 25), praised in the New York Times as an “often-inspired goof” and in Paste Magazine as a “cult classic in the making”. He also co-wrote and stars in Words with Ike (FX) which earned an Emmy nomination for Best Actor in a Short Form Series.

He’s written for the late night series Ziwe (Showtime), as well as the Emmy-nominated Tooning Out The News (Paramount Plus). As an actor, he can be seen in Judas and the Black Messiah (Warner Bros), Los Espookys, Fantasmas (HBO), Three Busy Debras, Joe Pera Talks With You (Adult Swim) and the 2024 Sundance hit Your Monster. He’s performed at venues including The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, SXSW, The Public Theater, Joe’s Pub, Ars Nova, New York Comedy Festival and Netflix is a Joke Festival. He was in the world premiere production of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation.

Brittany Carney is a comedian, actor, and writer based in New York City. She began standup comedy in DC, and is now tours nationally as a growing headliner. Vulture Magazine has listed Brittany as a Comedian You Should and Will Know. Brittany’s debut special, That Is My Horse, is available on Youtube.

Brittany was Ars Nova Vision Resident for the 2024-2025 season. Her acting appearances include HBO’s Fantasmas (2024) and That Damn Michael Che (2022).

Brittany opens for headliners including Gary Gulman, Stavros Halkias, Moshe Kasher, and Todd Barry.

Brittany’s staff writing experience includes Season 2 of That Damn Michael Che on HBO Max, Season 2 of Teenage Euthenasia on Adult Swim, and Networking for Introverts on Audible.

Kenice Mobley is a standup comedian and filmmaker who lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Kenice performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She’s been featured as one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should and WiIll Know, performed at the Netflix is A Joke Festival as part of the taped show “Introducing….”, and premiered her solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Kenice worked on the BET Awards, By Us For Us (Color of Change), and the Creators Program at Comedy Central. She hosted Complexify on ViceNews, the Love About Town podcast, and Make Yourself Cry.

Her debut album Follow Up Question, featured as one of Paste Magazine’s best comedy albums of the year, is available now through Blonde Medicine.