Latina SNL comedienne to perform at Arts Center

Melissa Villaseñor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of “Saturday Night Live.” Now, she is bringing her “New Things Tour” to the stage of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina for two performances, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. July 17.

A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent.” Some of her most memorable impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton.

An accomplished voice actor, Villaseñor has been part of films such as “Toy Story 4” and “Wreck It Ralph 2,” among dozens of television shows.

She was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” as well as “Hubie Halloween,” “Barry,” “Crashing,” and “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens.”

Though she sprinkles in some celebrity impressions in her stand-up, her “New

Things Tour” is more about herself, her family, and her zany point of view. There is also singing.

Villaseñor’s upbeat and hilarious sense of humor is showcased along with her impressive range of talent.

Tickets are $63 and available at artshhi. com. The Arts Center is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island.