When I moved to New York, I didn't know how much improv and comedy would play into my life. I thought I was going to do theater and Broadway and stuff. — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
I eventually moved to New York with just a couple unpaid internships. Meeting people and going to go the Upright Citizens Brigade, I was able to get a lot of connections, find some odd jobs, and be taken more seriously. — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
Now people are really inspired to do a lot, and the fire got lit under our asses to be more politically aware and be… — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
There's such a rich history in 'SNL' of political humor, and I think audience members expect that from us. — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
My mom's response after seeing a sign that read 'Love God, People and Life': 'Well a lot of people don't like people.' — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
I feel so lucky and so privileged that I like writing for myself. Like, I don't have to wait for somebody to create a… — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
I am honored to continue the fight for equal economic opportunities, the right to choose, and an end to gender-based violence by serving as… — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
It's really hard to get any work done in my apartment when my bed is also in my apartment. — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
I wasn't picked for the improv group in college - not because I wasn't good, but because I was told I didn't fit the… — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
Our work should be a reflection of society, and if you're not concerned with including all of society, then I don't really know what… — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
I just followed the fun. I just followed the things I was really interested in, and it turned out to be what I needed… — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
I'm really impressed every time Kanye comes to perform at 'SNL' because he finds a new way to make that space work for him. — Sasheer Zamata Copy Share Image
