Sommore | |
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Born | Lori Ann Rambough May 15, 1966 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Education | McCorristin Catholic High School (1985) |
Alma mater | Morris Brown College |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, actress |
Years active | 1992–present |
Relatives | Nia Long (half-sister) |
Website | https://www.sommore.com |
Sommore (/səˈmɔːr/; born Lori Ann Rambough; May 15, 1966) is an American comedian and actress. Known as the "Diva of Contemporary Comedy," her comedic style features biting sarcasm and frank discussions about money, sex, and equality between the sexes.[1] She first gained fame as the first female host of the long-running Black Entertainment Television (BET) stand-up showcase ComicView, as well as one of the four female comedians that headlined The Queens of Comedy tour.
She appeared in the films Friday After Next, Soul Plane, and Dirty Laundry,[2][3] and has received the Richard Pryor Award for Comic of the Year.