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Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author. She hosts the nationally syndicated talk show Sherri, where her warmth and fiery humor shine through her topical headlines, celebrity interviews, comedy, and uplifting stories. Recently, she co-starred in Tyler Perry’s acclaimed film STRAW and is preparing to release her first children’s book, The Sunshine Queens. A multiple NAACP Image Award winner, Sherri has also earned recognition for her hit podcast Two Funny Mamas, co-hosted with Kym Whitley. Her career spans three decades across television, film, Broadway, and stand-up comedy, with memorable roles in 30 Rock, Friends, Mr. Iglesias, Trial & Error, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Beauty Shop. On stage, she tours nationwide as a stand-up comic, both solo and alongside Whitley in their comedy show Two Funny Mamas. Beyond entertainment, Shepherd is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity, representation, and children with special needs.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The Paramount Theater is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theater does not provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

In addition to show synopses, trailers, and reviews on our web events, other resources about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches. For further questions, please contact the Box Office at 434.979.1333 or at boxoffice@theparamount.net, 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday + 1 hour before events.