Sydnee Washington

Sydnee Washington is a comedian, actor, and writer. In 2022, Sydnee became an Emmy Nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series" for her role as 'Judith' in Grindr's first original series, BRIDESMAN. She received a WGA Award for her writing contributions to season five of INSIDE AMY SCHUMER for Paramount+. In 2021, Sydnee was a Just For Laugh's New Face for her stand-up work. She has toured with comedians Chelsea Handler, Matteo Lane, Janelle James, and others; as well as her own sold-out, powerful comedic hour, "HOW TO START A FIRE" which blends memoir, storytelling and standup into an unforgettable experience about her childhood. Sydnee is a podcast staple: she's been the host of "The Unofficial Expert" with Marie Faustin and Headgum's "Hobby Hunter"-- and a guest on many popular formats. On social media, she has hosted SYD CAN COOK, for Instagram Live, a first-of-it's-kind comedy cooking show with celebrity guests. Sydnee's work has been profiled in W MAGAZINE, VULTURE, VANITY FAIR, and THE NEW YORK TIMES. In 2024, Sydnee made her late night debut on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Sydnee's acting credits include ABC's ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and recurring on Julio Torres' HBO Series, FANTASMAS. She currently co-hosts the podcast "MESS" with Marie Faustin for Big Money Players Network and IHeartPodcasts. Most recently, her LOL LIVE stand-up special, produced by Kevin Hart's HartBeat, premiered on Hulu.