Robin Thede

Robin Thede
Thede in 2023
Born (1979-07-27) July 27, 1979
EducationNorthwestern University (BA)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • writer
Years active2006–present
Parents

Robin Thede (/ˈθdi/ THEE-dee; born July 27, 1979), is an American comedian, actress and writer. Raised in Iowa, she has also worked as an entertainment correspondent, host, and radio personality. In 2015, she became the first African-American woman to be head writer for a late-night talk show (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore). From 2017 to 2018, Thede hosted The Rundown with Robin Thede on BET. She created and co-stars in the Emmy-nominated HBO series A Black Lady Sketch Show.