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Kobi Libii is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a cast member on The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, a news satire television series that aired on Comedy Central. On the show, Libii was billed as a "citizen journalist".
Kobi Libii was born on 20 January 1980. He is an actor and writer, known for The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024), Alpha House (2013) and Madam Secretary (2014).
Feb 7, 2024 · This year, we decided to get to the bottom of those artistic wells with our ongoing series: Give Me the Backstory! When asked who he first told that his film got into the 2024 Festival, Kobi Libii won’t limit his response to just one person. “My wife, then Justice,” he says.
Mar 13, 2024 · Kobi Libii’s directorial debut doesn’t pull any punches with its title, The American Society of Magical Negroes. Also written by Libii, the satirical comedy pokes fun at the term that...
Mar 13, 2024 · In “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” the writer-director Kobi Libii’s debut feature film opening March 15, a mysterious group of Black people possess superpowers. But unlike...
Jan 19, 2024 · As 'The American Society of Magical Negroes' debuts at Sundance, filmmaker Kobi Libii talks tackling racist tropes and sparking internet controversy.
Mar 23, 2024 · Director Kobi Libii explains how his debut, The American Society of Magical Negroes, has sparked "white discomfort," and why that’s a good thing.
Mar 16, 2024 · “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” Kobi Libii delivers a satirical film, that dismantles the “magical negro” trope with hilarious ferocity. But beyond the laughs, the movie raises questions about race, identity, and even the politics of love.
Mar 15, 2024 · Part of the alchemy in writer-director Kobi Libii’s debut feature The American Society of Magical Negroes is the impressive way the film blends political satire, romantic comedy, and cinematic wizardry.
After graduating from Yale University in 2007, Indiana native Kobi Libii -- who gained online notoriety after appearing in a "Glee"-esque admissions video for his alma mater -- moved to New York...
