Born and based in Los Angeles, Chinedu Unaka is a versatile comedian, actor, writer, and producer celebrated for his appearances on hit TV shows like Abbott Elementary, Insecure, A Whole Me, and The Mindy Project, as well as in films such as House Party, It’s a Party, and Two Minutes of Fame. His stand-up comedy has been featured on Comedy Central, Hulu’s Coming to the Stage, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Netflix’s Are You Listening. Chinedu’s comedy album “Mostly Kidding” debuted at #1 on iTunes, and he was the co-host of the award-winning podcast ‘Nosy Neighbors,’ produced by Spotify. Hailed as ‘A Comic to Watch’ by Timeout LA, he captivates audiences with his smooth delivery and engaging style, drawing from his experiences growing up as the child of Nigerian immigrant parents.
Chinedu’s journey in the arts started at UCSB, where he ignited his passion for performance. He earned a Master’s in Education from LMU and worked as a school teacher and special education coordinator before fully committing to entertainment.
