Kym Whitley and Lena Waithe talk Audible Comedy 'Kym' (PANEL DISCUSSION)

blackfilm.com corespondent Koku Tona participated in a panel discussion to 'KYM' with Kym Whitley and Lena Waithe. From creative visionary Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions (Queen & Slim and The Chi) comes a Hollywood story you rarely get to hear. Introducing Kym, Audible’s brand-new, raw as hell, heartfelt comedy starring Kym Whitley. The highly anticipated new series, “KYM”, a hilarious new Audible Original comedy produced and created by Lena Waithe and Kym Whitley, which premiered on October 20th. Created by Lena Waithe and Kym Whitley, Kym is a new scripted comedy audio series featuring an all-star cast including Sherri Shepherd, David A. Arnold, Jess Hilarious, Jenifer Lewis, Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, and more, with original music composed by multiple Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean. The original series follows the fictionalized story of Kym Wilson, a single, middle-aged stand-up comic and actress trying to keep her Hollywood star rising while simultaneously raising a young boy left on her doorstep. As Kym balances showbiz demands with her son’s growing needs—and while her child’s biological mom keeps popping in and out of their lives—a hard-to-shake romance creeps back into her heart. Can Kym’s grit, talent, and cool keep everything—and everyone—in check? #KymWhitley #LenaWaithe #Audible