Robin Thede (/ˈθiË di/ THEE-dee) is an American comedic actress,
writer, sketch and improvisational comedian. Raised in Iowa, she has
also worked as an entertainment correspondent, host, and radio
personality. In 2015, she became the first African-American woman to
be head writer for a late-night talk show (The Nightly Show with Larry
Wilmore). From 2017 to 2018, Thede hosted The Rundown with Robin Thede
on BET. She created and co-stars in the HBO series A Black Lady Sketch
Show, which was nominated for four 2020 Primetime Emmy awards.Born in
Spencer, Iowa, Thede is of mixed race heritage. Her parents are
Phyllis Thede, who is African American, and Dave Thede, who is German
American. She grew up in Davenport, Iowa, where her father was an
educator and her mother also worked in community schools and served
with the union for school staff. Thede's two sisters were born there.
Thede and her sisters attended local schools in Davenport. Later her
parents moved to Bettendorf, Iowa.Her mother was elected in 2009 as
Iowa State Representative for House District 93 and has been
repeatedly re-elected. She continues to serve in the legislature.
writer, sketch and improvisational comedian. Raised in Iowa, she has
also worked as an entertainment correspondent, host, and radio
personality. In 2015, she became the first African-American woman to
be head writer for a late-night talk show (The Nightly Show with Larry
Wilmore). From 2017 to 2018, Thede hosted The Rundown with Robin Thede
on BET. She created and co-stars in the HBO series A Black Lady Sketch
Show, which was nominated for four 2020 Primetime Emmy awards.Born in
Spencer, Iowa, Thede is of mixed race heritage. Her parents are
Phyllis Thede, who is African American, and Dave Thede, who is German
American. She grew up in Davenport, Iowa, where her father was an
educator and her mother also worked in community schools and served
with the union for school staff. Thede's two sisters were born there.
Thede and her sisters attended local schools in Davenport. Later her
parents moved to Bettendorf, Iowa.Her mother was elected in 2009 as
Iowa State Representative for House District 93 and has been
repeatedly re-elected. She continues to serve in the legislature.
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