Franchesca Ramsey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Franchesca Ramsey
Ramsey in January 2017
Born	Franchesca Leigh Ramsey (1983-11-29) November 29, 1983 (age 41) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Other names	Chescaleigh
Alma mater	Miami International University of Art & Design
Occupation	Graphic designer actress writer comedian
Years active	2010–present
Spouse(s)	Patrick Kondas ​ ​ (m. 2013; div. 2019)​

Franchesca Leigh Ramsey (born November 29, 1983), also known as Chescaleigh, is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She is also a well-known personality on YouTube and has appeared on TV channels like MTV and MSNBC.

Franchesca became famous quickly when her YouTube videos about social issues went viral. This unexpected attention led her to become a voice for important topics. She built a career as a writer, producer, and performer.

Early Life and Education

Franchesca Ramsey was born on November 29, 1983. She grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida, as an only child.

She started using computers very early. She even had her own website when she was in high school in the 1990s. Franchesca went to a performing arts high school. Later, she studied graphic design in college. She had tried acting, but found it difficult.

In 2009, she moved to New York City. She moved with her future husband, who received a scholarship to study law.

Franchesca's Career Journey

YouTube Success

Franchesca Ramsey's YouTube channel features funny videos. Many of her videos are about current events and social topics. She also creates song parodies. Her other channel, chescalocs, focuses on natural hair.

In 2008, Franchesca won a contest by People magazine and YouTube. This helped her channel become much more popular.

In 2015, Franchesca became the host of Decoded, a web series for MTV News. On this show, she talks about topics like racism and different cultures. Many of her videos have been shown on MTV and other popular websites. In 2017, Decoded won a Webby Award for Public Service and Activism.

Television Appearances

In early 2016, Franchesca joined The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on Comedy Central. She worked there as a writer and also appeared on the show.

Franchesca has also been in other TV shows. These include Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Broad City, and Superstore.

In April 2017, Comedy Central announced a new project. They were developing a late-night comedy show. Franchesca was set to star in and produce this show.

Podcast Hosting

Franchesca Ramsey hosted a podcast called Last Name Basis. She co-hosted it with her husband, Patrick. They talked about their lives and the world around them. The podcast started in January 2015. It ended in March 2019, with 112 episodes.

Writing a Book

In 2018, Franchesca wrote a book called Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist. This book is a collection of essays. It describes her unexpected role as an activist. This happened after her YouTube videos gained a lot of attention.

She wrote the book to help others deal with the online world. She shares her own mistakes and experiences. Franchesca talks about why people sometimes act negatively online. She also gives advice on how to handle online harassment. She suggests taking breaks from the internet. She also shares that sometimes it's better to ignore online bullies.

Personal Life

Franchesca Ramsey married Patrick Kondas in 2013. They later divorced in 2019.

Filmography

Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: Franchesca Ramsey para niños