Punkie Johnson
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About
American comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. She did stand-up at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles before becoming a featured player on Saturday Night Live in season 46. In 2022, she was promoted to repertory status before the 48th season. She promotes her work on her punkiejohnson Instagram account, where she has accumulated more than 60,000 followers.
Before Fame
She graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in general studies.
Trivia
She is the eighth black female cast member in SNL history and the second black LGBTQ+ woman to be a cast member. She also appeared in Space Force and Ghosts.
Family Life
She was born Jessica Williams in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her mother is Mary Johnson.
Associated With
She appeared in A Black Lady Sketch Show, starring Robin Thede and Ashley Nicole Black.
