Allen D. Edge, The Edge of Sanity is an ordained minister, a talented actor, director, producer, and stand-up comedian with over thirty seven years in the performing arts. Allen has performed his special brand of humor at Zanies in Chicago, Barrel of Laughs, Jokes & Notes, Comedy Central's "Comic Justice", The Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee, and the Apollo Theatre in New York. Allen has also opened for Aretha Franklin, Pattie La Belle, Smokey Robinson, The O'Jays and The Soul Children of Chicago.

Mr. Edge has also worked with The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Victory Gardens Theatre, and The Black Ensemble Theatre. Allen was also featured in Barber Shop 2. Mr. Edge has also worked in the area of commercials for such companies as McDonalds, Captain D’s, Osco drugs and many others.
  Allen has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. He is also the founder and president of Transitions Edge Productions, Inc., a production company dedicated to the effective communication of Christ Jesus through the performing arts. Mr. Edge is the board chairman of Christian Artists Network. C.A.N. is also the Illinois Chapter of Hollywood Prayer Network