Janelle James is a comedian and writer originally from Brooklyn, New York. She has appeared on a variety of comedy shows and podcasts, including "The Comedy Lineup" on Netflix, "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac," and "2 Dope Queens" on HBO. She has also written for various television shows and award shows, such as the BET Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards. Additionally, she has performed stand-up comedy at festivals such as the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the New York Comedy Festival.