The Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in indie film, tends to play like the Oscars' scrappier, wittier, and more bombastic little cousin. In past years the ceremony has seen comics like Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, and Aubrey Plaza host the event, crafting remarkable, riskier opening monologues along the way. Now, another contemporary comedy powerhouse is stepping up to the plate with her own special sauce of silliness, incredible impressions, and literal musicality.

Melissa Villaseñor, who's currently in her fifth year as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, is hosting the Independent Spirit Awards, and I was lucky enough to chat with her over Zoom about the event. We talked about some of the impressions she got to pull off, some of the aforementioned monologues she'll be skewering, and the freedom that comes with pre-taping an awards show instead of doing it all live. We also got into some nitty-gritty SNL stuff, including what Kate McKinnon thinks of Villaseñor's impression of her and how they put together those amazing musical sketches. Plus, we talked about her upcoming creativity-based self-help book and her return to stand up with this summer's California Girl tour.

Watch the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Thursday, April 22 on IFC and AMC+

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