Born and raised in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, Hannibal Buress began performing comedy in 2002 while attending Southern Illinois University, though he left the school without a degree. Early exposure led to a spot on Variety’s “Ten Comics to Watch” in 2010, the release of his debut album My Name Is Hannibal, and writing gigs on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. He co-starred with Eric André on T…
