Moderated By Mary Oliveira
Emmy, Tony, and WGA Award nominee, Amber Ruffin, is coming to Whitaker Center for some live, unfiltered, laugh-out-loud smart talk!
Get ready for a night that’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and sharp. Amber Ruffin is coming to Whitaker Center for a special conversation-style evening, moderated by Mary Oliveira! This show is your chance to hear the stories behind the jokes, the moments behind the career, and the candid commentary you can only get live.
Amber is best known as a writer and performer on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers and as the host of Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show. She’s also a powerhouse in theater, earning a Tony nomination for co-writing the Broadway hit Some Like It Hot, and contributing to major productions like The Wiz revival.
If you love political comedy that’s quick, fearless, and brilliantly observant, this is your night.
April 18, 2026
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About Amber Ruffin
Amber Ruffin is an Emmy-, Tony-, and WGA-nominated comedy writer, performer, actress, author, and host based in New York City. She made history on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers as the first Black woman to write for a U.S. late-night network talk show, and quickly became a fan favorite on camera as well.
From 2020–2023, she hosted The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, earning multiple award nominations and bringing her signature blend of smart humor and fearless honesty to a national audience. She currently appears as a returning team captain on CNN’s Have I Got News For You alongside Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Ian Black.
Her voice work includes projects like Netflix’s Big Mouth, Apple’s Central Park, and even the unmistakable purple M&M!