Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson is a writer, actress, and stand-up comedian. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she began studying comedy in Chicago at The Second City before moving to Los Angeles in 2013. Her career launched into viral fame with her 2014 web series The Girl Who's Never Been on a Nice Date, which led to a role with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. She went on to achieve historic success as the creator, writer, executive producer, and star of the hit ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, earning multiple Emmy Awards.