Culture Matters presents Comedian Lil Rel, who hosted our 'Libations and Laughter' at the DuSable Museum. Lil Rel is someone who keeps you smiling from his amazing spirit and character. A comedian/actor/writer, and native from the West side of Chicago, realized that he wanted to become a comedian at the tender age of eleven. Martin Lawrence was a definite inspiration to him as he faithfully watched him on Def Comedy Jam. He has been a comedian/actor for over six years, obtaining an array of experience under his belt from films to television, theatre, and radio.

You may have seen him on Barber Shop 2, BET Comic View, Last Comic Standing, and may have heard him here in Chicago on WGCI's Bad Boys. Lil Rel is a Chicagoan we are truly proud of and who we appreciate his support of the African Festival of the Arts Chicago.