Marina Franklin is a veteran comedian, actor, writer, and host whose long tenure as a stand-up standout at premier comedy venues and festivals around the world ? alongside her memorable TV and film appearances, and critically acclaimed podcast ? have made her a fan favorite and in-demand creative force. The Chicago native?s onscreen credits include: Hulu's "Life And Beth", HBO's "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver", TBS's "The Last OG", FX's "Hysterical", CW Presents One Hour Comedy Special: "Single Black Female", HBO?s ?Crashing?; the hit movie, ?Trainwreck?; Stephen Colbert?s Late Show; the Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore; Conan O?Brien; ?Louie? Season V; the Jim Gaffigan Show; Showtime?s ?Women Who Kill?; Comedy Central?s ?Chappelle?s Show?. Marina?s writing credits include HBO?s ?Divorce" as well as Paramount +?s ?Crutch? with Tracy Morgan. Marina is a favorite at comedy festivals around the world, including the Melbourne Comedy Festival; Scotland?s Glasgow Comedy Festival.