Franchesca Ramsey
Comedian and YouTube creator with activism
Born
November 29th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American comedian and YouTube creator, gained prominence through the YouTube channel 'Chescaleigh', where commentary on social issues and race was presented through comedy. Worked as a writer and producer for the MTV show 'Decoded', which explored cultural topics and challenging stereotypes. Contributed to various media engagements discussing the intersections of race, politics, and pop culture.
Created the YouTube channel 'Chescaleigh'
Worked as a writer and producer for 'Decoded'
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