Karith Foster
Karith Foster is one of the hottest comics to come out of New York City according to both The Hollywood Reporter and Backstage Magazine who named her one of the “Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2004.
Originally from Plano, Texas this self-described Huxtable moved to New York 10 years ago to pursue a career in television.
With her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Stephens College (Columbia, MO) and Oxford University’s St. Peter’s College, this former ABC affiliate reporter took a position on the production team for ABC and Barbara Walter’s “The View” where she was first introduced to the world of comedy. After her first set at Gotham Comedy Club she was hooked. Not only did she become of the New York Friars’ Club’s youngest members; but she has since performed in all of the major comedy clubs in New York City including: The Comedy Cellar, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Comic Strip, Gotham, Comix, and Stand-Up New York, as well as the LA clubs: The Laugh Factory, The Improv and Comedy Store.
Currently she can be seen on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and giving commentary on VH1’s – “Best Week Ever” and other “All Access” shows. Her recent television appearances include NBC’s “Today Show” & “Last Comic Standing”, BET’s “Top 25...”, Disco very Times “Yearbook”. She recently started her own production company, KYPB Productions, LLC and is hoping to change the face of comedy with her all female showcases “Girls du Jour”.
For more information on Karith please visit: http://karith.com