Stand-up comedian

Chris Powell

Also known as Comedian CP and CP

Who Chris Powell is

Chris "Comedian CP" Powell is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Detroit, Michigan. He performed stand-up on HBO's All Def Comedy in 2016 and was a cast member and writer on Comedy Central's Detroiters (2017–2018). His acting credits include a recurring role on Empire (2015) and a supporting role in season two of HBO Max's Love Life (2021), and he has written for Black Jesus. He is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles (Class of 2025).

Chris Powell tour dates 2026

10 shows from 16 October to 23 December 2026 in Pleasanton, Brea, Tempe and Ontario.

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At a glance

Born
1983
On screen
Empire, All Def Comedy, Detroiters and 2 more
Next on stage
16 October 2026 — Tommy T's Comedy Club, Pleasanton, CA
Official site
youtube.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Comedians like Chris Powell

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Career timeline

  1. 1983Born
  2. 2015Empire (recurring role, 2015) On screen
  3. 2016All Def Comedy (stand-up, HBO, 2016) On screen
  4. 2017Detroiters (cast member and writer, Comedy Central, 2017–2018) On screen
  5. 2021Love Life (supporting role, HBO Max, 2021) On screen

Questions and answers

Where is Chris Powell performing next?

Friday 16 October 2026, 7:30 PM (Comedian CP) at Tommy T's Comedy Club, Pleasanton, CA, then 9 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 10 shows from 16 October to 23 December 2026 in Pleasanton, Brea, Tempe and Ontario.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Empire (recurring role, 2015), All Def Comedy (stand-up, HBO, 2016), Detroiters (cast member and writer, Comedy Central, 2017–2018), Black Jesus (writer) and Love Life (supporting role, HBO Max, 2021).

How old are they?

Born in 1983: 42 or 43 in 2026.

Who are some comedians like them?

Alex Babbitt (also in All Def Comedy), Corey Holcomb (also in Black Jesus), DeRay Davis (also in Empire), Don DC Curry (also in Black Jesus) and Jess Hilarious (also in All Def Comedy).

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Sources

Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026