Noël Wells

Noël Wells is an actress, comedian, writer, director, and singer-songwriter whose work spans television, film, animation, and music. Wells is known for her television roles as Rachel Silva in the Netflix comedy-drama "Master of None," as the voice of Kelsey Pokoly in the Cartoon Network animated series "Craig of the Creek," as the voice of Ensign D'Vana Tendi in the Paramount+ animated series "Star Trek: Lower Decks," and for her time as a featured player on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

Wells developed her comedic skills through training and performance, graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Plan II Honors and Radio-Television-Film. While in college, she was a cast member of Esther's Follies, Austin's musical satire show, performing in sketches and as a ventriloquist and magician's assistant. After relocating to Los Angeles, Wells performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre with the sketch team New Money and appeared in numerous Cracked.com and CollegeHumor videos, accumulating millions of views on YouTube with her sketch and parody content. She joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" as a featured player alongside other Upright Citizens Brigade performers.

Wells has also contributed behind the camera, writing, directing, and starring in the feature film "Mr. Roosevelt," which premiered at the SXSW film festival and won multiple awards, including the Audience Award and Louis Black Lone Star Jury Award at SXSW, as well as Best US Narrative Feature at the Traverse City Film Festival. She released her debut album "It's So Nice," marking her entry into the music industry as a singer-songwriter.

Wells continues to expand her presence in animation, voicing Ensign Tendi in "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and contributing to Disney animated series, including roles such as Lord Dominator in "Wander Over Yonder," Young Aunt Bitsy in "Future-Worm!", Marimonda in "Elena of Avalor," and June Duck in "DuckTales." Her photography has been featured in exhibitions and in Oxford American, highlighting her versatility across the entertainment industry.