Jay Ellis in conversation with Issa Rae

Join us for an exclusive book launch event featuring Jay Ellis in conversation with Issa Rae, discussing his new book "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood “a captivating memoir. . Jay Ellis, renowned for his role in HBO's Insecure, presents his unforgettable journey growing up with an imaginary best friend, blending elements of Dwayne Wayne from A Different World and Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Dive into this hilarious and touching narrative that Mindy Kaling praises as "So funny, poignant, and personal. I loved this and you will, too."
Experience the magical chemistry of Issa Rae and Jay Ellis on stage once again, promising an evening of entertainment and laughter. Stick around for a book signing and possible photo opportunities after the book talk.

General Ticketed event includes Admission, 2nd Level Seating and Signed copy of "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood “ by Jay Ellis

VIP Ticketed event includes Admission, Floor Seating, Backstage After Party and Signed copy of "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood “ by Jay Ellis

Backstage After -Party: Must purchase a General Admission Ticket to Book Event. Backstage After Party will start after the conclusion of the Jay Ellis in conversation with Issa Rae. After Party will be hosted backstage. There will be a DJ, Music, Dancing, Networking, and Drinks. This is opportunity to party with book lovers and people in the various entertainment industry. Mingle with professionals and dance the night away.

About JAY ELLIS
Born in Sumter, South Carolina, to a military family, Jay Ellis spent his childhood inventing new personas for every town he landed in. Austin, TX; Sacramento, CA; Tampa, FL; Tulsa, OK; Youngstown, OH. After college, he decided to take his one-man show to Hollywood, where he got his start in a recurring role on BET’s The Game. Now an actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Ellis is best known for his role as Lawrence on HBO’s Insecure, for which he won an NAACP Image Award. In 2022 appeared alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick. His other television and film credits Mrs. America of FX, The Game for BET, Escape Room and Freaky Tales coming to theaters in 2024.

About ISSA RAE
With her own unique flare and infectious sense of humor, Rae first received attention for her award-winning web series and the accompanying New York Times best-seller, "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl." She created and starred in the Peabody-award-winning HBO series, INSECURE, which garnered her multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominations. Rae has also made her mark on the big screen, co-starring in Greta Gerwig’s BARBIE, which dominated theaters as the biggest box-office hit of 2023, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, Sony’s highest-grossing animated release in history and the award-winning AMERICAN FICTION.

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