Comedian Chris Spencer

Comedian Chris Spencer (Showtime, "Lopez Tonight")

Known as "The Other Chris," stand-up comedian Chris Spencer has never had any trouble being a star in his own right. A natural talent, he seems to glide up to the mic, the epitome of smooth from the start. And no matter how salty or outrageous he becomes, his whole performance remains polished. Just watching him morph effortlessly into a succession of characters -- one minute a thuggish three-year-old spitting sunflower seeds, the next an old lady in the supermarket, then a guy trapped under a pile of rubble -- is a show in itself. Now, this star of nine feature films, two Showtime specials, several TV appearances (the crowd on "Lopez Tonight" gave him a standing ovation) and numerous comedy tours, comes to headline the Arlington Improv.