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Kobi Libii
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Born | 20 January 1980 United States
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Occupation | Actor, director, producer, writer, comedian |
Kobi Libii is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He was born on January 20, 1980, in the United States. He grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kobi is known for his funny performances and for creating interesting stories.
He was a cast member on The Opposition with Jordan Klepper. This TV show on Comedy Central made fun of the news in a clever way. On the show, Kobi played a "citizen journalist." This means he acted like a reporter who shared his own views.
Kobi has also appeared in many other TV shows. These include Doubt, Transparent, Girls, and Madam Secretary. In 2024, he directed his first movie, The American Society of Magical Negroes.
He has also acted in plays. One play he helped create was called Boiling Pot. It first showed in New York City in 2007. Kobi also performed in the play Really Really in 2013. He even appeared as himself on the TV show Klepper.
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Early Life and Education
Kobi went to Snider High School in Fort Wayne. After high school, he studied at Yale University. There, he focused on theater.
While at Yale, Kobi was part of an improv group. This group was called Just Add Water. Improv is when actors make up scenes on the spot. He also studied improv at the Second City in Chicago, Illinois.
Kobi's Work in Film
Kobi Libii has acted in and helped create several movies. His first movie as a director came out in 2024.
Movies Kobi Has Been In
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | We Broke Up | Ari | |
2022 | The Hater | Reggie | |
2024 | The American Society of Magical Negroes | N/A | Writer, director, producer |
Kobi's Work in Television
Kobi has appeared in many popular TV shows. He often plays interesting characters.
TV Shows Kobi Has Been In
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Next Caller | Kyle | |
2013–2014 | Alpha House | Aaron Stimson | |
2014 | Girls | Kobi | |
2015 | Forever | Keith | |
2015–2017 | Madam Secretary | Oliver Shaw | |
2015 | Jessica Jones | Zack | |
2016 | Younger | Rob Olive | |
2016 | Transparent | Cantor Duvid | |
2017 | Doubt | Nick Brady | |
2017–2018 | The Opposition with Jordan Klepper | Himself | |
2019 | Klepper | Himself | Also writer |
Kobi's Work in Theater
Kobi has also performed on stage in several plays.
Plays Kobi Has Performed In
Year | Title | Role |
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2007 | Boiling Pot | Himself |
2007 | Ohio State Murders | David Alexander/Val |
2010 | Perfect Harmony | Phillip Fellows V |
2012 | CQ/CX | Jay Bennett |
2013 | Really Really | Johnson |