Ashley Nicole Black facts for kids

Ashley Nicole Black (born June 15, 1985) is an American comedian, actress, and writer. She is known for her work on popular TV shows like Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Ted Lasso.

For her funny and smart writing, she won a special television award called the Primetime Emmy Award. She is also a producer, which means she helps create and manage TV shows.

From School to the Stage

Ashley Nicole Black was born in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a nearby town called Walnut, California.

She was a dedicated student. First, she went to the University of California, Santa Cruz, and earned a degree in theatre arts in 2007. After that, she attended Northwestern University for her master's degree in performance studies. She was even working on a PhD, but she decided to leave school to follow her dream of a career in comedy.

A Career in Comedy and Television

Black started her comedy journey at a famous comedy school called the Second City. There, she took her first class in improv, a type of comedy where performers make up scenes on the spot.

Working on Full Frontal

In 2016, Black became a writer and correspondent for the TV show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. A correspondent is a type of reporter who often appears in funny segments. She worked on the show for three years and was nominated for six Emmy Awards. In 2017, she and the writing team won an Emmy for a special episode.

Writing for Hit Shows

After leaving Full Frontal in 2019, Black continued to work on many successful shows. She is a writer and cast member on the HBO comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show. She also joined the writing team for the popular show Ted Lasso as a writer and producer. In 2021, she also began writing for The Amber Ruffin Show.

In 2021, she made a deal with Warner Bros. Television Studios. This deal allows her to create her own TV shows for streaming services like HBO Max and for other TV channels.

Voice Acting Roles

Besides appearing on screen, Black is also a voice actress. She provides the voice for the character Ms. Jacobson in the animated show Bob's Burgers. She also voices another character on the show named Harley.

Awards and Recognition

Ashley Nicole Black has been recognized for her excellent work in television.

• In 2017, she won an Emmy Award for helping write a special for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
• She has been nominated for several other Emmy Awards for her writing and performances.