Sydnee Washington is an American comedian, actress, model, and podcaster. She appeared on Comedy Central's Up Next showcase in 2018. Washington hosts the podcast Hobby Hunter and co-hosts the comedy podcast The Unofficial Expert with Marie Faustin. Her work has been recommended by The New York Times, Time Out, New York Post and W.[1][2][3]
Washington pursued comedy based on a friend's recommendation. Working at a high-end cocktail lounge she would frequently banter with customers.[4] Her friend filmed several of the bits and edited them into a reel to convince Washington to pursue comedy.[4] She first performed stand-up in 2013.[5]
She gained wider prominence after she appeared in Comedy Central's 2018 Up Next showcase.[4] That year she also hosted Death of a Bottle Girl, a one-woman show that was called "hilarious" by Time Out.[6]
With Marie Faustin and Aminah Imani, she co-hosted the Sunday night Knitting Factory comedy showcase originally started by comedian Hannibal Burress.[4][7] She also co-hosts the comedy podcast The Unofficial Expert with Faustin, where they interview experts from various fields. The podcast was recommended by Vulture.[8]
In 2020, due to social distancing requirements related to COVID-19, Washington no longer had the option of performing live stand-up.[9] She began hosting a weekly Instagram Live show called Syd Can Cook to have a consistent platform to perform for an audience.[2] She is assisted in person by her friend Karolena Greenidge, and they go live with various comedians who attempt to assist Washington follow a recipe, like chicken tikka masala and shrimp scampi.[9]
In 2021 she started the podcast Hobby Hunter, featuring guests including Caleb Hearon and Shelby Wolstein, who discuss "the hobbies that have brought them joy over the years."[10]
Personal lifeedit
Washington was born in Brooklyn, where she currently resides.[2] She spent her childhood in Oakland and moved back to Brooklyn when she was 13.[5][10]
Washington is a lesbian and began to identify as such during adulthood.[4][11] She remarked that many people are skeptical of her sexuality due to her femme presentation.[4] About Hollywood she told Paper: "At least they know what a gay male actor is supposed to be...For somebody like me, they're like, 'Gay isn't believable, you have rhinestones on.'"[12]
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^ abcWeiss, Suzy; Fleming, Kirsten (2020-06-23). "Meet 7 emerging comics keeping the laughs going during the pandemic". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
^McCarthy, Sean L. (2019-05-16). "5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
^ abcdefgGarron, Taylor (2020-03-13). "All the Kids Want to Know Sydnee Washington's Skin-Care Routine". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
^ abMcCarthy, Sean L. (2018-08-09). "Meet Me In New York: Sydnee Washington". The Comic's Comic. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
^"Sydnee Washington revisits her years as a hard-partying bottle girl". Time Out New York. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
^"Comedy at the Knitting Factory | Comedy in New York". Time Out New York. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
^Fox, Jesse David (2018-11-13). "38 Comedians You Should and Will Know". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
^ abBetancourt, Bianca (2020-09-16). "Sydnee Washington Is Comedy's Hottest Dish". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
^ abMarine, Brooke (2021-03-05). "Sydnee Washington Makes a Hobby Out of Being Herself". W Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
^Schulman, Alissa. "How LGBTQ+ Creators Are Making Representation Happen On Their Own Terms". MTV News. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
^Goldfine, Jael (2020-06-30). "This Generation of Comedy Is Queer". PAPER. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
Sydnee Washington on YouTube, Comedy Central's Up Next
April 16, 2024
sydnee, washington, american, comedian, actress, model, podcaster, appeared, comedy, central, next, showcase, 2018, washington, hosts, podcast, hobby, hunter, hosts, comedy, podcast, unofficial, expert, with, marie, faustin, work, been, recommended, york, time. Sydnee Washington is an American comedian actress model and podcaster She appeared on Comedy Central s Up Next showcase in 2018 Washington hosts the podcast Hobby Hunter and co hosts the comedy podcast The Unofficial Expert with Marie Faustin Her work has been recommended by The New York Times Time Out New York Post and W 1 2 3 Sydnee WashingtonBornBrooklyn New York New York USAMediumStand up television podcastNationalityAmericanYears active2013 presentNotable works and rolesThe Unofficial Expert podcast Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Awards and nominations 4 References 5 External linksCareer editWashington pursued comedy based on a friend s recommendation Working at a high end cocktail lounge she would frequently banter with customers 4 Her friend filmed several of the bits and edited them into a reel to convince Washington to pursue comedy 4 She first performed stand up in 2013 5 She gained wider prominence after she appeared in Comedy Central s 2018 Up Next showcase 4 That year she also hosted Death of a Bottle Girl a one woman show that was called hilarious by Time Out 6 With Marie Faustin and Aminah Imani she co hosted the Sunday night Knitting Factory comedy showcase originally started by comedian Hannibal Burress 4 7 She also co hosts the comedy podcast The Unofficial Expert with Faustin where they interview experts from various fields The podcast was recommended by Vulture 8 In 2020 due to social distancing requirements related to COVID 19 Washington no longer had the option of performing live stand up 9 She began hosting a weekly Instagram Live show called Syd Can Cook to have a consistent platform to perform for an audience 2 She is assisted in person by her friend Karolena Greenidge and they go live with various comedians who attempt to assist Washington follow a recipe like chicken tikka masala and shrimp scampi 9 Washington is also a model 4 In 2021 she started the podcast Hobby Hunter featuring guests including Caleb Hearon and Shelby Wolstein who discuss the hobbies that have brought them joy over the years 10 Personal life editWashington was born in Brooklyn where she currently resides 2 She spent her childhood in Oakland and moved back to Brooklyn when she was 13 5 10 Washington is a lesbian and began to identify as such during adulthood 4 11 She remarked that many people are skeptical of her sexuality due to her femme presentation 4 About Hollywood she told Paper At least they know what a gay male actor is supposed to be For somebody like me they re like Gay isn t believable you have rhinestones on 12 Awards and nominations edit2022 Nominee Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for Bridesman 13 2023 Winner Writers Guild of America Award for Television Comedy Variety Sketch Series for Inside Amy Schumer 14 References edit Should I Go Live Later Coronavirus Celebrities and the Perils of Instagram Live W Magazine Women s Fashion amp Celebrity News 19 March 2020 Retrieved 2020 08 05 a b c Weiss Suzy Fleming Kirsten 2020 06 23 Meet 7 emerging comics keeping the laughs going during the pandemic New York Post Retrieved 2020 08 05 McCarthy Sean L 2019 05 16 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N Y C This Weekend The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2020 05 04 a b c d e f g Garron Taylor 2020 03 13 All the Kids Want to Know Sydnee Washington s Skin Care Routine Vulture Retrieved 2020 08 05 a b McCarthy Sean L 2018 08 09 Meet Me In New York Sydnee Washington The Comic s Comic Retrieved 2020 09 11 Sydnee Washington revisits her years as a hard partying bottle girl Time Out New York 12 March 2018 Retrieved 2020 08 05 Comedy at the Knitting Factory Comedy in New York Time Out New York 8 May 2019 Retrieved 2020 09 11 Fox Jesse David 2018 11 13 38 Comedians You Should and Will Know Vulture Retrieved 2020 08 05 a b Betancourt Bianca 2020 09 16 Sydnee Washington Is Comedy s Hottest Dish Harper s BAZAAR Retrieved 2020 10 10 a b Marine Brooke 2021 03 05 Sydnee Washington Makes a Hobby Out of Being Herself W Magazine Retrieved 2021 03 06 Schulman Alissa How LGBTQ Creators Are Making Representation Happen On Their Own Terms MTV News Retrieved 2020 08 05 Goldfine Jael 2020 06 30 This Generation of Comedy Is Queer PAPER Retrieved 2020 08 05 Hipes Patrick Andreeva Nellie 2022 07 12 Emmy Nominations The Complete List Deadline Retrieved 2022 07 14 2023 Writers Guild Awards Winners amp Nominees awards wga org Retrieved 2023 03 06 External links editSydnee Washington at IMDb Sydnee Washington on Instagram Sydnee Washington on YouTube Comedy Central s Up Next Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sydnee Washington amp oldid 1213395755, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
