SF Sketchfest 2025

Jena Friedman is an Oscar nominated writer and comedian. She is the host of the comedic true-crime series Indefensible on AMC Plus and creator of "Soft Focus" on Adult Swim. She has written on "Borat Subsequent Movie Film," produced for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and written for "Late Show with David Letterman." She has recently been on "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Comedy Central and in the Sundance hit movie, "Palm Springs." She’s a contributing writer to The New Yorker and her new book, “Not Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Etc.” is available wherever books are sold.

Ikechukwu Ufomadu is an Emmy-nominated and Drama Desk Award–winning actor, writer, and comedian, named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know” by Vulture/New York Magazine and a “Comic to Look Out For” by Time Out New York.

His one-man show, "Amusements", premiered off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons after being workshopped at the Edinburgh Fringe to sell-out audiences and strong reviews. He co-wrote and stars in the indie feature "Inspector Ike" (Factory 25) and short-form series "Words with Ike" (FX).
He wrote for the TV series "Ziwe", "Tooning Out the News", and "Paid Off". On screen, he can be seen in recent Sundance hit "Your Monster", as well as "Judas and the Black Messiah", "Los Espookys", "Three Busy Debras", "Joe Pera Talks With You" and more. As a comedian, he's performed at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, SXSW, The Public Theater, Joe’s Pub, Ars Nova, New York Comedy Festival, and the Netflix is a Joke Festival.

Hosted by Kavita Singh.


Due to the fires in Los Angeles, Rachel Kaly will not be appearing. Jena Friedman has joined the lineup.