Rae Sanni

Rae Sanni is a comedian and writer who originates from Brooklyn, New York, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. Her career has included notable work in television production as both a writer and producer, as well as performances in stand-up comedy. Sanni is known for her unique comedic perspective, which she applies to a range of topics including pop culture, social issues, and personal observations. Her writing credits span several television series, showcasing her ability to contribute to diverse comedic narratives. She has also been acknowledged for her work with a Primetime Emmy nomination.

Sanni’s professional journey in television includes writing for critically recognized shows such as “A Black Lady Sketch Show” from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to 14 episodes. She also served as a writer for “The President Show” in 2017 for 21 episodes, and for “Rel” from 2018 to 2019 for 11 episodes. Her more recent work includes being a co-producer and writer for “Everybody Still Hates Chris” in 2024, contributing to 10 episodes, and an executive story editor and writer for “Everything’s Trash” in 2022, working on 10 episodes. Additionally, she was a story consultant for the podcast series “Yes We Cannabis” in 2023.

Beyond her writing and production roles, Sanni has performed stand-up comedy on Lifetime and at the New York Comedy Festival. Her written work has appeared in publications such as New York Magazine, The Decider, and Buzzfeed. In 2017, she was honored as one of Comedy Central’s UP NEXT comedians at the Colossal Clusterfest. She has also featured for Anthony Atamanuik’s “Trump Dump” show at NYU’s Skirball Center, further demonstrating her range as a comedic talent.