"Corporate Erin" stops by for a very special morning meeting

Comedian Lisa Beasley brings her "Corporate Erin" character to WGN Morning News.

[@moalatheartist4329]

Give her an acting gig immediately! It’s giving substitute principal on Abbott Elementary

[@kriswinters7026]

That would be gold!

[@GaiaCarney]

@moalatheartist4329 - omg, Schementi would _PUNT_ this woman to the Mooooon! 😁

[@zeuspagan5946]

‼️‼️

[@SOI-wl2lo]

She should deffo be a deputy somewhere! 😂

[@shamnae2]

I would love seeing her on Abbott like she could be the third party corporate financial manager who was sent to Abbott to oversee or help the principal with the school’s budget. As a result she has a meeting with the teachers and staff to get everyone on the “same page “!😂😂😂

[@YasmineBedward]

Her doing this character in front of all these people is so hilarious to me

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

Like so funny

[@deejay4183]

YES. It's wild. Lololol

[@darlingc.2353]

Exactly lol😂

[@BriaBarrows]

I love it!

[@jadew9177]

Exactly… it’s low key mimicry 😂

[@annetteongmail8894]

I LOST IT when she said she laid off 80% of her people in Q4. 😂😂😂

[@jurds216]

We onboarded 40,000 people in Q1 😂😂😂

[@vanessajanvier6149]

Hilarious!!

[@winshajulien2732]

😂😂😂

[@famousrez]

Right beyond crazy 😂

[@reeseanderson4432]

I'm STILL screaminggggg

[@sadisticwinter8354]

The fact she wore the bad, not glued down wig she wears in her tiktoks on national tv is SENDING ME😂😂😂

[@BougieBrownSugar]

Her wig was not lifting. Morale is lifting!

[@aic0809]

@@BougieBrownSugar😂😂😂😂😂

[@zeuspagan5946]

😂😂 i thought i was tripping.. them sideburns was UP! 🤣

[@agoj925]

😂😂😂😂

[@Mel_o1234]

⁠@@BougieBrownSugarLOL and Morale must be the name of the wig 😂

[@thesmileyeffect]

The intense swallowing and muscle tension in her body and her vocal chords is so freaking spot on.

[@ajwriter5699]

It’s the long, drawn out and exaggerated syllable with the upward cadence at the end of almost Every syllable.

[@GoddessAsha4]

Yes 😂

[@EB-fe2pr]

if she releases it, everything falls to hell lol

[@r2g210]

I love her and hate her at the same time. She’s so good at this 😂 she makes me want to go sit in the bathroom and job search on the clock lol

[@nameunknown1519]

The absolutely fried vocal chords 😂😂😂

[@WilliamsPinch]

Laying off 80% just to onboard 30,000 is literally so accurate 🤣

[@boulshyte8932]

The congratulations and clapping right after broke me

[@---mb6xq]

Going to phrase that as “corporate math” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vkb9013]

TOO REAL

[@fundifferent1]

Cloudflare has entered the chat

[@T0pMan15]

Laying off 80% of staff who asked for WAY too much money during COVID (probably more than many deserved because most people are average workers) - to bring in more affordable members.

[@Lstar07]

That she stays in character no matter where she goes while actually wearing that wig with the lace showing will always kill me 😂😂😂😂

[@jdbailey442]

👀Erin said that is her hair though! 🤣😂😭💀

[@AWholeVibe96]

That wig took me out. I can’t believe she’s doing this 😭😭😭😭

[@MrCam1225]

That lace😅

[@ritayoung4314]

The lace was killing me 😂

[@TamareLove]

Yes the lace!!!

[@camillee235]

Do the people she is embodying recognize themselves? She does not miss! 😂😂

[@russelpaul27]

This is the million dollar question lol

[@MrCam1225]

This part!!

[@starttheconvopod]

Nope lol

[@iam_shortnsassy]

Nope. The majority of them are narcissists

[@beccf.s.8012]

I was wondering the same lol

[@angelj4100]

That massive mug had me screaming 😂😂😂

[@Bella_M26]

😂😂😂😂

[@GVVed]

YES

[@Decadancehallking]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one I saw it started screaming 😂

[@bemarie08]

When she "drank" 😂😂😂

[@robinology_]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@charliej766]

“We laid off about 80% of the workforce in Q4” 😂 This literally happened at my job 20 years ago. They fired my boss, his boss and tried to put a positive spin on it by saying “guess who’s getting promoted!!!” 😳

[@miimosa679]

lol

[@thedancechannel736]

Daannnggg 👀😳

[@jnels2007]

That is actually TERRIFYING 😂

[@MissElena91]

Same thing happened to me a few years ago 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackgolden995]

Promoted to customer😂

[@kivonshe]

This is a MASTERCLASS in improv on another level. NO ONE is doing it like her AT ALL! Just jumped right in n just OWNED it

[@LydiaLyon]

So real 🔥🔥🔥

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

No literally, like DEVOURED it’s insane how talented she is. 😭 Not just a master, a EMPRESS of her craft!

[@_itsjustmel]

And you're owning that hair style in your photo! I love it!

[@thegazetteyt]

Her edges are just as much a character as she is. Its awesome I love her.

[@loveinthematrix]

Miss 😫

[@lancesharpe6163]

bro that's facts!!! She got them operations edges!!

[@bretisraelsen6675]

Lmaooooo

[@hardingirls12]

Those edges are rough rough

[@aleggett169]

“Driving the business forward” I cringed so bad 😂 her ability to stay in character is insane

[@MrsThollo]

I watched that part 3x! 😂

[@uniquemosdef]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@beatricekoka4141]

I absolutely love her!! 😂 captured the corporate-nonsense-language PERFECTLY

[@yvonneoshevwe2334]

Indeed. Corporate nonsense!

[@JazzyB9481]

“I can’t oversee people if I can’t see them, you understand?” made me howl 😂😂😂😂😂😂 how does she say that and not break character from laughing, she’s so good 😂😂😂😂

[@numerologicatarot3333]

That’s part took me down 😂

[@shay-shayhandlestolenbyyt]

My entire hr sounds like this

[@sammyp9514]

I’ve never worked in an office … what is it that they actually do? Like daily tasks? Or is it really like this?

[@PeukinsPoint]

talking about nothing!

[@yowza2526]

​@@sammyp9514I'm an hr and I do pretty much nothing except when it's payday 😂

[@donamorenoable]

Lisa Beasley is a talented comedian & creative actress. Corporate Erin and Mayor Lory Lightfoot are very funny characters.

[@darielleflynn1214]

100% agree. Those 2 characters are hilarious 😂

[@ColoringKaria]

I did not see Lori lightfoot coming and I’m shook!

[@newsmedia-one9756]

I love her! She stayed in character the entire time and had me cracking up this morning😂

[@sherrylldominique4990]

And how she did it, is beyond me. I would have burst out laughing 😂

[@melanie-y1969]

The fact that they put her “company” mcmanagement in there had me cackling 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vixxa]

the corporate swallow, used as punctuation, gets me every time 😂😂😂 and the lifted lace

[@ccb6013]

She nailed the sudden need for the speaker to swallow burps _as soon as_ they lean into the mic on a group call.

[@nightingalenef1764]

LOL

[@akeelanobee27]

This is THE MOST distracting, HILARIOUS thing during meetings 😂😂 the 2 second pause while they have everyone’s attention while we’re watching them struggle not to burp out loud 😂😂😂

[@akeelanobee27]

I’m crying😂😂 like what they be doing, chugging a can of sprite right before speaking?

[@emeraldkween2151]

Yasssss Corporate Erin 😂 Let's get her a show and let her character trigger everyone, please.

[@Ssa53367.]

Lol she should go on Abbot Elementary.

[@emeraldkween2151]

@@Ssa53367. YES! lol totally see her being a character of the public school district doing periodic "check-ins" 😂

[@ajwriter5699]

@@Ssa53367.Oh, my God! That would be SO Awesome!!! We HAVE to tag Quinta!!!

[@blairmackenzie898]

Someone needs to pitch this seriously lol

[@lyndigoulden8413]

she circled back, closed the loop and got those client deliverables!!

[@Wheee_NYC]

She was honestly better than most of the people on SNL these days. Someone give this woman a permanent tv gig stat!

[@vanessam4529]

no like get her on weekend update STAT

[@Redd91ful]

she masters this character PERFECTLY it’s triggering. she sounds exactly like the women on my Teams meeting

[@shannonmonique7596]

The way they are egging her on has me WEAK LMAOOO this whole interaction is HILARIOUS. How did she not laugh?!?

[@EclecticElegance13]

I really want Corporate Erin to be in a movie SO bad. Lisa is so freaking talented. Her ability to never break character is insane because I would’ve burst out laughing

[@brentdavis8404]

Love Her 😂 Definitely hope to see her on some shows soon! Quinta needs to get her on Abbott Elementary as School Board President or Superintendent

[@PrinceMontrey]

That would be PERFECT!! 😂😂

[@zeuspagan5946]

this would be comedy gold omg!!

[@solointheburbs]

Yes

[@Nitra813]

Can you imagine corporate Erin versus principal Ava ? 😅😂

[@TheBlavkBoy]

Purrrrrrrrfect

[@JustinKey]

THIS WAS PERFECT!! 😂😂 Please give her her own segment! I’d watch daily!!

[@supercic123]

The guy in the middle is definitely triggered 😂😂😂😂

[@tristiancirca89]

Yes!!

[@lulu07Lulu]

It's his arms being crossed. He's hugging himself in an attempt to keep his inner thoughts from exploding.

[@neverresign7248]

Yes, the arms folded the whole time. And the non-participation.

[@sweetforce8707]

One word… “Restructure”😂😂😂💖 She’s the best

[@JoyceNjabiPrice]

I once asked corporate Erin why her lace was lifting and she said "yes company morale is lifting" 😭

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

ICONIC!😭

[@benwilldetroit]

The fact that she still wore the peeling wig for this is killing me…🤣🤣🤣

[@romariohylton3963]

Her interview with Tamron Hall was so funny and she was in character the whole entire time

[@Denise_954]

Her character is hilarious and infuriating at the same time 😂

[@allthingsnu4673]

She is really funny! She sheds light on the fact that we all think the corporate lingo can get ridiculous. I'd never heard of her but now I'll be looking for her videos. 😂

[@em.415]

Yes. I’m like talk like a real person.

[@LoniLoni11]

She’s on Instagram

[@jbukenya80]

Get ready to be triggered.

[@HadiyaNuriddin]

Corporate Erin is the most important thing in my life right now.

[@Liya_Marie]

I’m in my car (decompressing) SCREAMING& Cackling!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 This woman is just chefs kiss 🤌🏽 to the world rn! 💁🏽‍♀️

[@tray99847]

She needs her own show on NBC. The new OFFICE... Erin's Office 😂😂

[@looseassociation]

Agreed.

[@jessicahairston7959]

Yessss omfggg yes

[@ladybug3380]

I’d definitely watch Erin’s Office😂

[@youllbemytourniquet]

I’m so glad she’s getting her spotlight. She’s been killing it forever on Tiktok

[@KandiaHaynesworth]

I’m soooo happy for her getting noticed for her talents!!

[@kayv5840]

HOW does she stay serious and in character??? 😂😭🤣🤣🤣

[@vitol8227]

“We just laid off 80% of the work force.. then onboarded 40K new people” way too real

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

That will sign a contract for years then get laid off a couple months or a year later. 😭

[@CubicleInTheCorner]

I'm a recruiter and she has that corporate speak DOWN!! It was very triggering 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@secretlyclever4062]

The fact that they’re literally laughing their asses off the entire time and she didn’t break character ONCE is insane. Gold!!!

[@aishax5978]

The fact she didn’t break character once is absolutely ICONIC because I’m crying from laughing 😭

[@CallMeErie]

I both laughed and deeply sobbed internally as Corporate Erin made me interrogate some of my most significant life choices.

[@ellec4c51]

The scale and dial back from there is HILARIOUS! Saying a lot and nothing at all in the same breathe is classic corporate foolishness 😂

[@KimaAli]

The wig lifting 😂😂😂

[@D_A_Marv]

I’m dying of laughter how she stays in character without laughing, while they cannot keep it together. She’s good!

[@sorrowful.sparrow]

the amount of talent it takes to do this unscripted, live, and not break??? staying FLAWLESSLY in character the entire time, even when everyone around you is laughing????? i am floored.

[@jadoreledecor]

She really cracks me up. Love how she never breaks character. 😂

[@erikaalexander3751]

OK, so Lisa Beasley is one of the funniest people on the planet! And this hit is so wild and crazy. But she spot on and she’s got a great ear, but what you hear is her great improv skills and her intelligence. Only Lisa could make the most annoying person in the world likable! Bravo!!

[@kingtryton]

Corporate Erin on a press tour!? She was just on the Tamron Hall Show 😂

[@HeavenTaylorWynn]

Circling back, following up and closing the loop took me DOWN! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sherineclarke8292]

As a Corporate Trainer who specializes in communication, I hear this type of language ALL the time. I just LOVE how well she imitates “corporate speak”! The gigantic coffee cup took me out😂 She’s hilarious!

[@_VISION.]

I'm curious, do you train people to avoid speaking this way in the corporate workplace?

[@JaCaraKM]

Lisa Beasley is so funny! Corporate Erin cracks me up every time.

[@travelstylecreative]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Corporate Erin is UNSTOPPABLE I LOVE IT 🥰

[@cck6740]

I retired from corporate leadership two years ago, and this was so triggering! Went through this every day, especially workimg from home.

[@realSimoneCherie]

It’s so upsetting and cathartic at the same time

[@tbam73]

Omg Core Competencies. Triggered!!!

[@vawifeytype]

So happy for her, using her talents and having fun at the same time!😂

[@andreaus.]

2:54 This ‘end-of-the-explanation-I’m-absolutely-certain-I-ate-head nod and tilt back-with pursed lip-neck stretch-and-extreme-open eye-stare’ is surgically flaw-free. I. Am. In. TTEEAARRSSSS!!!! 😫🤦🏾‍♂️🙌🏾😆👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😂

[@DefinedByAlex]

Can you imagine her on an episode of the office!?? I would tune in every week!

[@always_priceless5598]

Coming from an “actor” ..I really love Lisa as Corporate Erin! She stayed so in character from entrance until the camera shot cleared! The mannerisms when listening were just as effective as they were while Erin was circling back and closing the loop!

[@lanessamarquee8654]

I need Corporate Erin on Weekend Update 😂

[@SadeWatkins]

Naaaa she is HILARIOUS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The obnoxious mug sip 😭😭😭😭 God Bless her for staying in Character like that. Pure Pure Talent

[@kensyjordan8461]

she's so talented LOL! How did she not break character haha

[@trachellethomas5256]

She only breaks character when ppl are funny to her. They didn’t have it in them lol

[@gdnh]

Her commitment to the bit and strength against cracking is so good

[@kelliannerjordan]

The character Lory "with a Y" is wild. I wonder if the real Lori has seen this 😂😂😂

[@freespiritmara]

I was completely unprepared to see Lori Lightfoot. The eyes...I freaking lost it! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@EmpressSolstice]

I love her and she is triggering even on the news

[@laraabiona903]

My favorite is her collab with the nonprofit boss, who was talking rats in the stairwell being part of the community they serve, and Corporate Erin was talking about rat ERGs! They were both holding back laughter 😭😭😭

[@BougieBrownSugar]

Remember that the rats are a difficult community to serve due to the language barrier.🤣

[@FlowerChildTheOracle]

Erin circled back to the news!! Love this for her 😩🤣😂

[@dahftdale]

the perfect way to end the interview “i’ll be following up and circling back with you” 💀

[@WilliamsPinch]

I don’t work corporate, but when I think of someone who does, THIS is the image in my mind 😭

[@TorresGary-mv8kf]

I LOVE this. The constant laughter, the engagement…they all did so well!😂❤

[@kevinjackson7264]

Circle back and deliverables are my trigger words!😂

[@brennam954]

This was exhausting to listening to. She did such a great job caricaturizing corporate talk.

[@1122hggu]

She just never breaks character! Its amazing!

[@kamieyonce]

Managaement mcmanagement never fails to take me out😩😂😂 congrats on all your success Erin/Lisa!

[@mnaoitb1]

THE WIG LIFTING makes this even better! ugh i love her

[@kaylaEA_]

She’s so good I almost can’t stand to listen. The trauma is real.

[@KijijiSanaa]

So happy for her!!! Can't believe she stayed in character the whole time!!

[@MsMakeba]

The fact Lisa stayed in character this whole time 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rshdbrwn]

it was almost like watching a great SNL skit. i hope she gets the best and most out of her career, bravo Erin/Lisa!

[@cwildine]

80% of layoffs in Q4 is insane!!!😂😂😂

[@BeautyLoves88]

the fact that we ALL know THIS person! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@toniCbenn56]

Sis had me dead with the “3:1” meeting 😂

[@NannaP27]

The out of breath and hard swallows!!!!😭😭 Why do they do that?! Her wig is killing me😂😂😂

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

I love this woman. So much. I NEED to see her in a movie.

[@Josh-yr7gd]

2:14 “I can’t oversee people if I can’t see them” 🤣

[@godandtechnodude]

Anytime she says"deliverables" is hilarious!

[@BryantBryant-jt9uj]

I think it’s really funny because you can tell that she witnessed someone TALK like this SEVERAL TIMES!! 😂😂😂

[@mr.albert2847]

Pushing the hair back every 10 seconds is so accurate 🤣

[@UnfrendlyBlackHottie]

It takes character to stay in character 😂 love her

[@JustAnnD]

The honesty of it all!!! 😂

[@lefse2278]

The big open eyes lol she is GREAT! Ha this is so real.

[@RoyalTeaNation]

She gives me anxiety that’s how good she is!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@pinkclouds890]

😅 exactlyyy

[@Kerrviii]

This person has made my entire 2024 bearable! 😂A God Send! ❤