Sydnee Washington

Sydnee Washington is a stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and podcaster known for her distinctive comedic voice in New York City's comedy scene. Washington began her career after nearly a decade working as a bottle waitress at high-end New York City clubs, where a friend filmed her interactions with customers and encouraged her to pursue stand-up comedy. She made her stand-up debut and gained wider recognition following her appearance in Comedy Central's Up Next showcase. Washington hosted the one-woman show "Death of a Bottle Girl," which received critical attention from Time Out. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Time Out, New York Post, and W Magazine.

Washington's acting career includes a lead role in Grindr's first scripted series, "Bridesman," where she played Judith. This role earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series, marking Grindr's first Emmy recognition. As a writer, Washington received a Writers Guild of America Award for her work on "Inside Amy Schumer." She has also appeared in television series such as "Search Party" and "Abbott Elementary," and was recognized as a Just for Laughs New Face for her stand-up work.

As a touring stand-up comedian, Washington is known for material that blends memoir, storytelling, and humor, often addressing topics such as anxiety and sobriety. She has toured with comedians Chelsea Handler, Matteo Lane, and Janelle James. Her comedic hour, "How To Start A Fire," combines personal narrative with stand-up performance. Washington's half-hour stand-up special premiered on Hulu as part of Kevin Hart's Hartbeat "LOL Live" series.

In the podcasting space, Washington co-hosted the comedy podcast "The Unofficial Expert" with Marie Faustin, discussing topics such as flirting and online dating. The duo later reunited for the podcast "Mess" on the Big Money Players Network, featuring guest appearances from comedians and entertainers including Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington launched "Syd Can Cook," a weekly Instagram Live show where she invited fellow comedians to join her in culinary experiences. Her work has been profiled in W Magazine, Vulture, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times, reflecting her presence in stand-up comedy, television, and digital media.