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Lyric Lewis Breaks Barriers as Groundlings' First Black Woman

4/10/2026

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Lyric Lewis, an actor and comedian, became one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, a Los Angeles improv troupe.
She emphasizes the joy of improv as adult play and the importance of authenticity in comedy.
Lewis recalls a sketch about social media outrage over a Black actress cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action "Little Mermaid," illustrating her commitment to diverse perspectives.

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Story summary

Lyric Lewis, an actor and comedian, became one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, a Los Angeles improv troupe.
She emphasizes the joy of improv as adult play and the importance of authenticity in comedy.
Lewis recalls a sketch about social media outrage over a Black actress cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action "Little Mermaid," illustrating her commitment to diverse perspectives.