Kym Whitley is a multi-talented entertainer, rich with humor and heart. Kym received a Daytime Emmy® nomination for her role as Candi Lewis on “The Bay”. As an actress, author, comedian, and multi-award-winning podcaster, namely the 2023 Signal Award winner for her Audible podcast “Kym,” and the impressive, two-time NAACP Image Award-winner for “Two Funny Mamas,” Kym has proven her versatility and ability to captivate audiences across multiple mediums. Whitley’s latest roles in Bounce TV’s (recently acquired by Netflix), most-watched half-hour series “Act Your Age,” and the palpable magic created with writer-producer Lena Waithe on the Audible series aptly titled “Kym“— is loosely based on Whitley’s life, which offers audiences an authentic perspective through storytelling, while uplifting the beauty of family. You can find Kym Whitley on your TV, radio, and her unfiltered podcast alongside Sherri Shepherd, wherein the comedic powerhouse hosts of “Two Funny Mamas,” shares hilarious accounts of motherhood, work life, and friendship. Whitley’s unforgettable performances in comedies like “Next Friday,” “Young & Hungry,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” further solidifies her status as a talented veteran performer. Kym also executive produced her docuseries titled “Raising Whitley” on OWN. Kym is an HBCU graduate, in addition, she holds an Honorary degree and is a board member for the Special Needs Network, in Los Angeles, CA.
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