Brian Copeland is an award-winning actor, comedian, radio talk show host, playwright and author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He began his career in standup at the tender age of 18 performing in comedy venues. Copeland has been the opening act for artists such as Ray Char...les, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin and Ringo Starr. In 2004, Copeland debuted his first one-man play, Not a Genuine Black Man at the Marsh in San Francisco. The play explored his childhood experiences as a member of one of the only African American families living in the then 94% white suburb of San Leandro, California. His tale of laughter, tears, and sociology went on to become the longest-running solo show in San Francisco theatrical history with over 800 performances. The show has been performed in over 30 cities, including a critically acclaimed run Off-Broadway. Show more