Kasaun Wilson (stand-up comedy)

Kasaun Wilson is a comedian and writer whose work on "The Problem with Jon Stewart" got him recognized in Rolling Stone and nominated for an Emmy and 3 WGA Awards. He has also written for LeVar Burton and Jenifer Lewis. Wilson began his comedy career during his time at Howard University with the urging of his professor, the legendary Al Freeman Jr. Since then, he has appeared on NBC’s "Last Comic Standing," TruTV’s "Laff Tracks," and TVOne’s "NewsOneNow with Roland Martin." He’s featured for Jon Stewart, Wanda Sykes, Donnell Rawlings, Michael Blackson, and Michael Yo; and performed on stage at The Apollo Theater, The Kennedy Center, the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival, and 2024 JFL Vancouver ComedyFestival. He has co-written a play that is slated to open in late 2025 developing a feature and sitcom based on his life growing up the son of a preacher.