Laughter, Life and Legacy: A Conversation with Tiffany Haddish
October 9 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Save the Date:
CSBS Salon Series Welcomes Tiffany Haddish to CSUN!
The CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) invites the campus and community to a special installment of the CSBS Salon Series, featuring an evening conversation with Primetime Emmy® and Grammy Award®-winning comedian, actor, author, producer and philanthropist Tiffany Haddish. Known for her magnetic humor and candid storytelling, Haddish brings a distinctive voice shaped by resilience, creativity and a remarkable journey from adversity to international acclaim.
📅 Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Zev Yaroslavsky Rehearsal Room | CSUN Map/Event Location | CSUN 3D Interactive Map
🍽️ Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
Modeled after the Harlem Renaissance salons, the CSBS Salon Series is designed to enlighten, inspire, and bring together alumni, friends, and community members through meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange. This fall’s salon promises an engaging and memorable evening with one of today’s most influential entertainers.
Proceeds from the event will support the CSBS Community Endowed Professorship in Africana Studies (CEPAS) at California State University, Northridge, helping advance scholarship and community engagement within the discipline.
Parking
Self-parking is located near The Soraya in Parking Lot B1 at the corner of Nordhoff St. and Darby Ave.
For information and directions to parking, please visit The Soraya’s website.
Please note that this is not a Soraya-presented event, so if you are a Soraya member, you will need to purchase parking at this event. Faculty, staff and students should use their usual parking permit.
Ticket Options
- Student Ticket – $10: Event admission and pre-reception. (cash bar).
- General Admission – $30: Event admission, pre-reception. (cash bar).
- Premier Ticket – $100: Priority seating and one complimentary drink.
- VIP Ticket – $250: Priority seating and two complimentary drinks.
Alcohol available for guests 21+ with valid ID
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Silver Sponsor – $1,500: 2 VIP tickets, preferred seating, gift bag, meet-and-greet, and two complimentary drinks per guest
- Gold Sponsor – $2,500: 4 VIP tickets, preferred seating, gift bag, meet-and-greet, and two complimentary drinks per guest
- Platinum Sponsor – $5,000: 8 VIP tickets, preferred seating, gift bag, meet-and-greet, and two complimentary drinks per guest
Alcohol available for guests 21+ with valid ID
Requesting Accommodations
The CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is committed to making its events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let us know. Note: If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact us no later than end of business day on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. To request accommodations, please contact Jacqueline Edwards at 818-677-4035 or via email at jacqueline.edwards@csun.edu.
