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Chelsea Peretti Biography

Birth Name:Chelsea Vanessa Peretti

Birth Place:Oakland, California, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Barnard College with a degree in English in 2000
  • Married comic and writer Jordan Peele in 2016
  • Worked as a freelance writer and an intern for the Village Voice
  • Quote: "I think in stand-up I've found much more of a voice of who I am onstage ․․․ The comedians I personally like to watch are the ones who actually say something real about their experience as a person․"
  • Best known for her role as Gina Linetti on the series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine․"
  • Founding member of Variety Shac and often appears in their live shows and short films
  • Has contributed to a number of web projects and videos, including the New York City Rejection Line and Super Deluxe

Awards

  • 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Supporting Actress - TV: nominated
  • 2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015Webby Award-Outstanding Comedic Performance: winner
  • 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated