Next Wave: MEGAN STALTER
Standout comedian and actress Megan Stalter is known for her hilarious breakout performance as Kayla in the Emmy Award-winning series “Hacks” with Jean Smart. In 2020, The New York Times critic Jason Zinoman declared her “sketch comedy’s newest star.” Megan Stalter will be in conversation with fellow Next Wave honoree Julio Torres, moderated by comedian Judy Gold.
Next Wave: JULIO TORRES
Julio Torres is an Emmy-nominated and WGA-winning writer. His work on “Saturday Night Live” garnered four Emmy nominations and he’s performed stand-up on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” as well as “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” In 2017, Julio headlined his first solo hour at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, “My Favorite Shapes: By Julio Torres” to rave reviews, and which became an hour-long HBO comedy special. Julio Torres will be in conversation with fellow Next Wave honoree Megan Stalter, moderated by comedian Judy Gold.