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Sasheer Zamata Biography

Birth Name:Sasheer Zamata Moore

Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • She serves as a celebrity ambassador to the American Civil Liberties Union
  • Graduated from the University of Virginia in 2009
  • After college, she relocated to New York City to perform with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
  • After years of stand-up in small New York City night clubs, she would earn her biggest break to date in January of 2014 after landing a recurring role on "Saturday Night Live․"

Awards

  • 2021WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Breakthrough Performance Award-LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television: winner
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
  • 2025GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television: winner