Ashley Black

Ashley Nicole Black (born June 15, 1985) is an American comedian, actress, writer and producer. She was a writer and correspondent for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016–2019), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

Black was a writer for Ted Lasso, The Amber Ruffin Show, and A Black Lady Sketch Show, on which she also starred.

Early life and education Black was born in Los Angeles, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Walnut, California.

She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2007 with a degree in theatre arts. She then attended Northwestern University, where she earned a master's degree in performance studies.

Career Black's comedy career began at the Second City, where she first attended an improv class. and in the 2014 film An American Education.

In 2019, Black joined other WGA writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the practice of packaging.

She is a cast member and writer on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, which debuted in 2019. Black joined Ted Lasso as staff writer and producer for the show's second season and she joined the writing staff of The Amber Ruffin Show in 2021.

In December 2021, she signed an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Studios to create and produce programming for HBO Max and other streaming services and cable and broadcast outlets.

She took over as the voice of Ms. Jacobson in the 12th season of Bob's Burgers replacing Melissa Bardin Galsky. Starting in season 13, she also took over the role of Harley, replacing Katie Crown.

Personal life Black resides in Los Angeles, California. Black has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for her work as a writer and correspondent on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, once in 2016 and twice in 2017.