An Intimate Evening with Chrisette Michele
The StarDome is thrilled to present Chrisette Michele for an incredible night of music up close and personal. Grammy Award Winning, Recording Artist, Chrisette Michele is hitting the road and she’s debuting her new single “Home”! You’ll hear brand new music mixed in with her classics like, “A Couple of Forevers”, “Love Is You”, “If I Have My Way” and “Blame it on Me”. CM, sings a mixture of R&B, Soul and Jazz. This time she’s mixing in Inspirational lyrics to share the joy of resilience and perseverance. “As an artist, I often wait until I have the perfect words and melody to express my heart. There’s no joy like finally finding the lyrics to share the lessons behind trials, and the joy of overcoming. I finally feel brave enough to sing what mere words have never been able to fully express.” ⁃ CM “Home” is 18 year music veteran, Chrisette Michele’s, first music release in 4 years. Come hear the new music before anyone else. It’s a night of feel good tunes, southern soul, jazz and classic R&B from the Long Island, New Yorker. “The upbeat, horn filled, soulful tunes will put a smile on anyone’s face. The new lyrics came straight from heaven to my heart. My hope is that people will feel the joy I feel in my heart and sing along. There’s been enough heart break. Pain is just a season, it’s not forever. I finally feel ‘At Home’ on the stage… I’ve waited for this feeling for a long time.”
Michael Rapaport
Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian who can currently be seen in Hulu’s Life & Beth. Michael has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and the acclaimed Netflix series Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award-winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011).” He’s also the host of the worldwide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast”
Sam Jay
Stand-up comic, actor, and Emmy-nominated writer Sam Jay can currently be seen as the host of HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, a weekly late-night series on which she also served as executive producer. Sam’s next stand up special, Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me, will premiere on HBO on September 23rd. She can currently be seen in her stand out role opposite Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the Kenya Barris-directed feature film, You People, now streaming on Netflix. She can also be seen on the Peacock series Bust Down, which she co-created with co-stars Langston Kerman, Jak Knight, and Chris Redd. Sam is a two-time Emmy nominee and WGA award nominee for her writing on Saturday Night Live. In 2018, she wrote for The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards and the MTV Movie & TV Awards, and in 2020 she wrote for the BET Awards. Sam was named as one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2018, and a Comedy Central Comic to Watch in 2015. Earlier this year, Sam was named a BET Her Awards Pride Honoree. Sam was recently featured both on and off camera as the “Voice of God” announcer at the 2022 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC. Earlier in the same year, Sam recorded a set as part of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration, along with Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Billy Eichner, and Eddie Izzard—now streaming on Netflix. In 2020, Sam debuted her first one-hour stand up special Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning on Netflix. In 2019, Sam made her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup and released her album Donna’s Daughter through Comedy Central Records. In 2017, Sam was a standout of the Just For Laughs: New Faces showcase; made her late night debut on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!; and released her Comedy Central Presents half hour to rave reviews. Sam has performed internationally at comedy clubs and festivals including the Vodafone Dublin Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Portland’s Bridgetown Festival, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Boston’s Women In Comedy Festival, among others. Sam’s TV credits include her hosting role on Ricking Morty, the Rick and Morty post-show on Adult Swim. Additional TV credits include The Eric Andre Show; HBO Max’s That Damn Michael Che; MTV’s SafeWord; a recurring role on TV Land’s Nobodies; Starz’s Take My Wife, Comedy Central’s White Flight, Crank Yankers, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, and Broad City; and Viceland’s Party Legends and Flophouse. Sam is originally from Boston and currently resides in New York.
Amber Autry
Amber Autry is a Nashville-based stand-up comedian known for her high-energy performances and sharp, relatable humor. An ancestor of iconic singing cowboy Gene Autry, Amber honed her comedic skills at Chicago’s renowned Second City before transitioning to stand-up. Now a headliner, her dynamic stage presence has led her to share the spotlight with comedy heavyweights such as Nate Bargatze, Whitney Cummings, Fortune Feimster, and Tim Meadows. Autry’s growing acclaim includes features on Peacock TV, Drybar Comedy, and Don’t Tell Comedy, as well as a recent appearance on Netflix’s “Introducing…”
Justin Whitehead
A native of South Georgia, Whitehead was born and raised in Desoto, a rural, tight-knit community with a population barely over 700 people. He was raised by both parents, alongside 4 siblings and has always bared witness to hard work and ambition. Growing up, he didn’t intend to go into comedy, but his peers always recognized his natural sense of humor and vibrant energy he brought to every room. After non-stop encouragement from his peers and community, Justin performed at countless local shows and was met with rave reviews. With intentions to advance his career, he relocated to Atlanta in 2012. His knack for improv and storytelling has made him a popular name on the circuit, garnering bookings at premier venues such as Uptown Comedy Club, The Funny Bone, and Stardome. Through his hysterical stand-up shows, and viral moments on social media, he’s built a loyal fanbase of more than 300k followers and become a favorite amongst celebrities including Diddy, Rickey Smiley, and many more. In February 2021, he launched the “Go Live” tour, selling out venues in more than 18 cities nationwide. Citing Redd Foxx, Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac, and Jamie Foxx as inspiration, Whitehead is destined for stardom, wielding his undeniable stage presence to lead the next generation of superstar comedians.
Justin Whitehead
A native of South Georgia, Whitehead was born and raised in Desoto, a rural, tight-knit community with a population barely over 700 people. He was raised by both parents, alongside 4 siblings and has always bared witness to hard work and ambition. Growing up, he didn’t intend to go into comedy, but his peers always recognized his natural sense of humor and vibrant energy he brought to every room. After non-stop encouragement from his peers and community, Justin performed at countless local shows and was met with rave reviews. With intentions to advance his career, he relocated to Atlanta in 2012. His knack for improv and storytelling has made him a popular name on the circuit, garnering bookings at premier venues such as Uptown Comedy Club, The Funny Bone, and Stardome. Through his hysterical stand-up shows, and viral moments on social media, he’s built a loyal fanbase of more than 300k followers and become a favorite amongst celebrities including Diddy, Rickey Smiley, and many more. In February 2021, he launched the “Go Live” tour, selling out venues in more than 18 cities nationwide. Citing Redd Foxx, Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac, and Jamie Foxx as inspiration, Whitehead is destined for stardom, wielding his undeniable stage presence to lead the next generation of superstar comedians.
Justin Whitehead
A native of South Georgia, Whitehead was born and raised in Desoto, a rural, tight-knit community with a population barely over 700 people. He was raised by both parents, alongside 4 siblings and has always bared witness to hard work and ambition. Growing up, he didn’t intend to go into comedy, but his peers always recognized his natural sense of humor and vibrant energy he brought to every room. After non-stop encouragement from his peers and community, Justin performed at countless local shows and was met with rave reviews. With intentions to advance his career, he relocated to Atlanta in 2012. His knack for improv and storytelling has made him a popular name on the circuit, garnering bookings at premier venues such as Uptown Comedy Club, The Funny Bone, and Stardome. Through his hysterical stand-up shows, and viral moments on social media, he’s built a loyal fanbase of more than 300k followers and become a favorite amongst celebrities including Diddy, Rickey Smiley, and many more. In February 2021, he launched the “Go Live” tour, selling out venues in more than 18 cities nationwide. Citing Redd Foxx, Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac, and Jamie Foxx as inspiration, Whitehead is destined for stardom, wielding his undeniable stage presence to lead the next generation of superstar comedians.
Justin Whitehead
A native of South Georgia, Whitehead was born and raised in Desoto, a rural, tight-knit community with a population barely over 700 people. He was raised by both parents, alongside 4 siblings and has always bared witness to hard work and ambition. Growing up, he didn’t intend to go into comedy, but his peers always recognized his natural sense of humor and vibrant energy he brought to every room. After non-stop encouragement from his peers and community, Justin performed at countless local shows and was met with rave reviews. With intentions to advance his career, he relocated to Atlanta in 2012. His knack for improv and storytelling has made him a popular name on the circuit, garnering bookings at premier venues such as Uptown Comedy Club, The Funny Bone, and Stardome. Through his hysterical stand-up shows, and viral moments on social media, he’s built a loyal fanbase of more than 300k followers and become a favorite amongst celebrities including Diddy, Rickey Smiley, and many more. In February 2021, he launched the “Go Live” tour, selling out venues in more than 18 cities nationwide. Citing Redd Foxx, Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac, and Jamie Foxx as inspiration, Whitehead is destined for stardom, wielding his undeniable stage presence to lead the next generation of superstar comedians.
Mojo Brookzz
Dyon “Mojo” Brooks is an actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian. As a comic, Brooks is nationally acclaimed and celebrated having toured with legends such as Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Deon Cole to name a few. He recently wrapped his headlining nationwide “Unhand Me Now” Tour which sold out every single with multiple added shows in nearly every location. This tour also marks Brooks’ transition from fully sold-out club weekends into headlining theatres with sold out stops at Atlanta’s Center Stage, Memphis’s Minglewood Hall, and two sold-out Sunday night shows at Chicago’s historic Vic theatre. Additionally, Dyon can be seen on the most recent Season [21] of Nick Cannon’s WILD N OUT, having been hand selected by Cannon who is a fan of Brooks viral sketch comedy videos that can be found across his social media pages, which have amassed millions of views and over 26.5 million likes. Brooks counts more than 1.1 million Instagram followers, 1.5 million Facebook followers, and over 1.3 million TikTok followers. A Chicago native, Brooks frequently collaborates with the Chicago Bears and contributed to a mid-west Emmy win for his writing efforts across commercial and digital work the team continues to do with him. Additionally, Brooks has lent his comedic acting talents to music videos including Lil Durk’s hit Sad Songs. When not entertaining audiences, Brooks gives back to his community in Chicago, dedicating his time and resources to support youth development programs, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the stage and screen. From February to May of 2025, Brooks will again join the multi-city WE THEM ONES arena tour – a package which he was a part of from its inception in 2024. The Mike Epps hosted tour features acts such as Karlous Miller, Tony Roberts, and Kountry Wayne with Brooks in a prominent position within the line up. Following the conclusion of WE THEM ONES, Brooks will set out on his fourth headlining tour with stops at multiple different theatres across the nation. Plans on screen for 2025 include going out with a few different original ideas across film and television while continuing to expand his reach with auditions across both comedy and drama.
Mojo Brookzz
Dyon “Mojo” Brooks is an actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian. As a comic, Brooks is nationally acclaimed and celebrated having toured with legends such as Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Deon Cole to name a few. He recently wrapped his headlining nationwide “Unhand Me Now” Tour which sold out every single with multiple added shows in nearly every location. This tour also marks Brooks’ transition from fully sold-out club weekends into headlining theatres with sold out stops at Atlanta’s Center Stage, Memphis’s Minglewood Hall, and two sold-out Sunday night shows at Chicago’s historic Vic theatre. Additionally, Dyon can be seen on the most recent Season [21] of Nick Cannon’s WILD N OUT, having been hand selected by Cannon who is a fan of Brooks viral sketch comedy videos that can be found across his social media pages, which have amassed millions of views and over 26.5 million likes. Brooks counts more than 1.1 million Instagram followers, 1.5 million Facebook followers, and over 1.3 million TikTok followers. A Chicago native, Brooks frequently collaborates with the Chicago Bears and contributed to a mid-west Emmy win for his writing efforts across commercial and digital work the team continues to do with him. Additionally, Brooks has lent his comedic acting talents to music videos including Lil Durk’s hit Sad Songs. When not entertaining audiences, Brooks gives back to his community in Chicago, dedicating his time and resources to support youth development programs, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the stage and screen. From February to May of 2025, Brooks will again join the multi-city WE THEM ONES arena tour – a package which he was a part of from its inception in 2024. The Mike Epps hosted tour features acts such as Karlous Miller, Tony Roberts, and Kountry Wayne with Brooks in a prominent position within the line up. Following the conclusion of WE THEM ONES, Brooks will set out on his fourth headlining tour with stops at multiple different theatres across the nation. Plans on screen for 2025 include going out with a few different original ideas across film and television while continuing to expand his reach with auditions across both comedy and drama.
