Ziwe

Biography

Ziwerekoru "Ziwe" Fumudoh (born February 27, 1992) is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She is known for her satirical commentary on politics, race relations, and young adulthood. Fumudoh graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts in 2010 and attended Northwestern University. Fumudoh graduated from Northwestern with a double major in radio, television, & film and African American studies; and a minor in creative writing with a concentration in poetry. In 2017, she created the YouTube comedy show Baited with Ziwe and its 2020 Instagram Live iteration. Fumudoh starred in and executive produced the Showtime variety series Ziwe (2021–2022).