Multi-award-winning actress, writer, host and internet personality Bree Essrig is one of the most promising stars of a generation. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Essrig launched her career on YouTube with stunning success. She has gone on to star in thousands of videos on top channels such as Funny or Die, Break, SourceFed and The Young Turks, to name a few, where she performed numerous live stunts and pranks over the years. A natural on camera, Essrig went on to star on the daily Twitter series #whatshappening. Now building a successful television career, Essrig is a star to watch.
Starring in the dark comedy Palm Swings, Essrig’s performance earned her and the ensemble a host of awards, including the IndieX Film Festival’s Best Dark Comedy and the LGBTQ+ Short award. With another standout performance in the comedy short, The Divorcing, Essrig has earned rave reviews over the years. Some of her other credits include appearances on Elizabeth Banks’ website WhoHaha, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, BlackBox TV Presents, Welcome to Disneyland and Like and Subscribe.
Nominated for a Shorty Award for Best Comedian, Essrig has seamlessly bridged the gap between social media influencer and actress. She currently hosts the Dirty Deets podcast, where she dives into the naughty side of the internet. From guest star Hailee Lautenbach’s “socially distant” strip club experiences to “how we’ve been scammed by men on the internet,” Essrig is opening up the conversation to her millions of active viewers. With a range of exciting projects in the works, including a starring role in the pilot for Manopause, Essrig is creating something memorable and distinct that will leave a lasting impact on audiences to come.