Comedy has the power to challenge, connect, and bring people together, and few voices do that as effortlessly as Sasheer Zamata.                                                   

Known for her four seasons on Saturday Night Live, Zamata has built a career defined by sharp humor, thoughtful storytelling, and memorable performances across television, film, and stand-up comedy. Audiences may recognize her from Agatha All Along, Home Economics, Woke, Spree, and Netflix’s animated series Exploding Kittens. Beyond the screen, she co-hosts the hit podcast Best Friends with Nicole Byer and serves as the ACLU’s Celebrity Ambassador for Women’s Rights.                                                                                                                

In this engaging conversation, Zamata will discuss her creative journey, the evolving landscape of comedy, and how humor can create space for connection and conversation. From live performance to television and advocacy work, her perspective offers an honest and often hilarious look at storytelling, identity, and finding purpose through creativity.       

                                                       
Moderator                        

Sasha-Ann Simons, an award-winning journalist, news anchor, and talk show host, will join Sasheer Zamata in conversation. Known for her engaging, in-depth interviews on Reset, including conversations with Zamata during her 2022 Chicago tour, Simons has spent nearly two decades covering issues of race, identity, culture, and community, earning recognition from the National Association of Black Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Edward R. Murrow Awards.

 

 Patron FAQ

What platform is used for the live event and registration?

• Events take place on Zoom.

Will this program be recorded?

• Yes. Event recordings will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time, typically up to 30 days, in accordance with contractual agreements with the speakers. 

Where will the recording be posted?

• On YouTube. The link will be emailed to Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). The email will come directly from Zoom and will include the final date to view the recording.

When will the recording be posted?

• Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable typically up to 30 days from the post date.

Can I share the video with my patrons after the event?

• Yes, the event recording links will be made available via the newsletter and also sent directly to each registrant.

Will the event be captioned?

• Yes

Who is the audience for this event?

• Adults

What if someone needs accommodations?

• American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.

Are attendees not allowed to record the event or use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services)?

• Attendees are NOT permitted to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services) or to record the event in any form. If an ILA-ILP moderator observes the use of these tools during a session, attendees will be immediately removed from the event. Repeated violations will result in a temporary or permanent ban from attending future events.
   

What if a patron can’t find/says they never received their Zoom registration link?

• After completing registration on Zoom, patrons need to allow up to two business days for the registration to be approved. Once approved, registrants will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the event. We recommend that patrons check their spam/junk mail folders if they do not receive a confirmation within two business days
   
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