Lyric Lewis

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Lyric Lewis
Born (1985-05-14) May 14, 1985 (age 40)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2009–present

Lyric Lewis is an American actress. She is best known for playing Stef Duncan in the sitcom A.P. Bio and for voicing Sky in the animated series Curses .

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Early life

Lewis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 14, 1985. [1] She moved to St Paul, Minnesota at a young age. Her mother signed her up for musicals and she toured with her local theatre group. She is a graduate of Syracuse University. [2]

Career

After first arriving in Hollywood she auditioned for The Groundlings. Early on in her career she appeared in the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase as well as the comedy drama series Baskets . [3] She has said her various roles in the reboot of Mad TV opened a lot of doors for her. [4] Her first big role was playing Stef Duncan in the sitcom A.P. Bio [5] [6] She also had a recurring role voicing Sky in the animated series Curses . [7]

Personal life

Her comedic influences growing up were Mo'Nique and Kim Wayans [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009NobodyDiner Patron
201100:24BBQ Goer#1
2012SidetrackedFanShort
2013RockLyricShort
2014HarassmentSandy
2014True ColorsWaitressShort
2015The Disgustings: Save the DateGirl on DateShort
2015NetflixWoman
2015I Survived 30 PSASpokeswoman
2017 Girlfriend's Day Cardie#1
2017Jalen Vs. EverybodyLinda
2017BillzChanelShort
2017SEXDOTCOMInterviewee
201830 NightsStacy
2018Computer NetworkingPlayer
2018Take OneTanya JonesShort
2019Anchors AwayWoman
2025I Am a Gigantosaurus, ActuallyAnna

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015The Brat CaveFernEpisode; TV Party!
2015 Brooklyn Nine-Nine AliceEpisode; Johnny and Dora
2015ShadedBlack GirlfriendEpisode; West Bank Wife Swap
2016Gay Skit HappensWoman2 episodes
2016 Mad TV Various8 episodes
2017Throwing ShadeJanet WillisEpisode; #1.1
2017 SuperMansion Special GuestEpisode; Blazarmageddon
2017Flip The ScriptThe Boom OpEpisode; Diva Director
2018The News TankLiberty LoomisEpisode; Drugs, Octopuses, Octopuses ON drugs, and Coffins!
2017–2019 Baskets Monica5 episodes
2020 Outmatched Miss Tremblay7 episodes
2020 Robbie DanielleEpisode; Robbie vs. Ava vs. Danielle
2020 Royalties Kimmys AgentEpisode; Kick Your Shoes Off
2021 Waffles + Mochi BakerEpisode; Tomato
2021 iCarly Maeve3 episodes
2018 A.P. Bio Stef Duncan42 episodes
2022Waffles + Mochi's RestaurantBakerEpisode; Spicy
2023 Party Down SloanEpisode; Once Upon a Time 'Proms Away' Prom-otional Event
2023 Night Court CynthiaEpisode; Ready or Knot
2023–2024 Curses Sky20 episodes
2025 Bad Thoughts NurseEpisode; Love
2025The Chit ShowLinda25 episodes

References

  1. "Lyric Lewis". tvinsider.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  2. "Role of a lifetime: SU graduate Lyric Lewis stars in 'A.P. Bio' on NBC". syracuse.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  3. "Episode #249: Lyric Lewis". thecomicscomic.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  4. "Comedian Lyric Lewis Says Sketch Auditions And 'Mad TV' Prepared Her For Hollywood". essence.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  5. "Lyric Lewis on Season 2 of 'A.P. Bio,' the Comedy Family You Want to Be Nestled With". awardsdaily.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  6. "A.P. Bio's Lyric Lewis Dishes On That Heartwarming Scene With Glenn Howerton - Exclusive". looper.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  7. "DreamWorks Announces New Animated Series 'CURSES!'". eurweb.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  8. "A.P. Bio Star And Comedian Lyric Lewis On Why She Was Afraid To Do Anything "Too Black" When She Got Her Start". madamnoire.com. Retrieved December 24, 2025.