J Chris Newberg, a graduate of the Second City Detroit is also a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and comedian.  Chris began his 12 years on the musical stage as a guitarist and songwriter/singer for the Detroit rock band the VuDu Hippies.

His career as a comedian and member of Motor City Improv only began a short time ago and he has already been referred to by The Detroit Free Press as "One of the most original talents to burst on the Midwest comedy scene in years."  Chris co-wrote and performed in three of Motor City Improv's revues: The Ho, Ho, Hoe-down, Bringin' Home the Bacon (A show inspired by the Footloose Soundtrack) and Drai Hoomph, The One Hoomph or Two Reunion Tour.

Chris is a semi-finalist (contest results pending) in the 2001 Comedy Central Laugh Riots competition.  He lives in Birmingham with his cocker spaniel "Flower."