Bree Essrig

Breeana Danielle Essrig, born on April 21, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress, writer, director, and host who began her career on YouTube. Her early work established her presence in digital media, leading to appearances on notable YouTube channels such as SourceFed, Funny or Die, The Young Turks, and Break. In these roles, Essrig demonstrated her talent for both acting and comedic performance, participating in various sketches, videos, and live stunts.

Essrig’s career progressed into writing and directing, complementing her on-screen work. She has notably contributed as a writer for projects including “Sugar Baby” (2024), “When Instagram Becomes Sentient” (2019), and the TV series “Nuclear Family” (2016), where she also directed three episodes. Her acting credits span across various films and TV series, from her role as Samira in “Blood Shed” (2013) to playing Kendall in “Sugar Baby” (2024). She also held the role of Caroline in the TV series “Welcome To Daisyland” (2019) and “Like and Subscribe” (2018).

A significant milestone in Essrig’s career was joining SourceFed as a host in 2015, followed by her role as the host of Twitter’s first daily live show, #WhatsHappening, in 2017. Her work has earned her recognition, including a nomination for a Shorty Award in 2017 for Best Comedian. Beyond her professional achievements, Essrig is known for her advocacy against bullying, sexual assault, abuse, and the stigmatization of mental illness, publicly coming out as bisexual in 2013 on The Rubin Report.