Tangled in Crafting Characters & Mastering Impressions (with Andrea Lopez)

This week, comedian and impressionist Andrea Lopez joins Kyle to share her comedic journey from DC, Los Angeles, to New York City. She discusses her early SNL influences, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry. Andrea also reflects on her experiences with rejection, her creative process in developing characters, and honing her impressions. We’re also treated to her hilarious impersonations of Teresa Giudice, Kourtney Kardashian, Jennifer Coolidge, and more.

Chapters

• DC roots
• Family and comedy influences
• SNL inspirations and auditions
• Crafting characters 
• Honing impressions
• Love for Heather McMahan 
• Love for Sarah Fraser
• Lessons from the stage
• Pandemic pivot
• Navigating rejection
• “Big Wigs” podcast 
• Content creation
• Current tangles