Sydnee Washington facts for kids

Sydnee Washington is a talented American comedian, actress, model, and podcaster. She is known for her funny stand-up comedy and popular podcasts. Sydnee was featured on Comedy Central's "Up Next" show in 2018. She has also co-hosted podcasts like The Unofficial Expert and Mess. Her work has been recognized by major publications like The New York Times.

Sydnee's Comedy Journey

• Sydnee started comedy because a friend suggested it.
• She used to work at a fancy lounge and often joked with customers.
• Her friend even filmed her funny moments to encourage her to try stand-up.
• Sydnee performed her first stand-up comedy show in 2013.

Rising to Fame

• Sydnee became more well-known after appearing on Comedy Central's "Up Next" show in 2018.
• In the same year, she performed her own show called Death of a Bottle Girl.
• Time Out magazine said her show was very funny.

Podcasts and Shows

• Sydnee co-hosted a Sunday night comedy show at the Knitting Factory with fellow comedians Marie Faustin and Aminah Imani.
• This show was originally started by comedian Hannibal Buress.
• She also co-hosted the comedy podcast The Unofficial Expert with Marie Faustin.
• On this podcast, they interviewed experts and shared their own life experiences.
• The podcast was recommended by Vulture magazine.

Comedy During COVID-19

• In 2020, because of social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydnee could not perform live stand-up.
• She started a weekly show on Instagram Live called Syd Can Cook.
• This show gave her a way to perform for an audience from home.
• Her friend Karolena Greenidge helps her in person.
• They invite other comedians to join them live as Sydnee tries to follow a recipe, like chicken tikka masala or shrimp scampi.

Other Work

• Besides comedy, Sydnee Washington is also a model.
• In 2021, she started another podcast called Hobby Hunter.
• On Hobby Hunter, guests like Caleb Hearon and Shelby Wolstein talked about hobbies that brought them joy.
• This podcast has since finished.
• In 2024, Sydnee and Marie Faustin started a new podcast together called Mess.
• It is part of the Big Money Players Network.

About Sydnee

• Sydnee Washington was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives now.
• She spent her childhood in Oakland.
• Sydnee moved back to Brooklyn when she was 13 years old.
• She graduated from Clark University.

Awards and Recognitions

• 2022 – Nominee, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series (for Bridesman)
• 2023 – Winner, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy/Variety Sketch Series (for Inside Amy Schumer)