Matt Friend is an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old. A 2020 graduate of NYU, Matthew’s love for comedy began at the age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other social platforms. Matt has graced major shows like The Howard Stern Show, MSNBC, The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, Matt recently hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, achieving the highest ratings and viewership in league history. He also surprised President Biden with a performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival. Matt has earned praise from notable names like Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Austin Butler, Dr. Fauci, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Maniscalco and John Oliver for his remarkable impressions. Matt has lent his voic to both The Simpsons and Family Guy. Matt’s meteoric rise has made him a “must-stop” on red carpets, with A-list stars seeking him out during Hollywood’s biggest nights, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards and more. Now, he’s partnered with Bill Maher’s Club Random to present his show, FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES Inspired by the latenight talk show format, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, discuss their rise and maybe even doing a comedy bit or two with the people he admires most - famous ones!