Brittani Nichols
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Originally from Chicago, Brittani Nichols is a writer, actor, and comedian living in Los Angeles. SUICIDE KALE, the feature she produced, wrote, and starred, is currently available VOD after winning numerous awards including the Audience Award at Outfest and Newfest. Brittani has appeared on the Emmy-nominated television shows, TRANSPARENT and A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW and her writing credits include DROP THE MIC, TAKE MY WIFE, and A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW. Presently, she is developing a show with Page Hurwitz and Wanda Sykes at Netflix and is a producer and writer on ABC's Emmy-winning hit show, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. She enjoys playing basketball, ice cream, and board games.
Courses and Content
Writing Comedy for Film & TV (On Demand)
Intermediate
With: LaMont Ferrell, Ed Decter, Colleen Werthmann and Brittani Nichols
Comedy is arguably an essential part of the human experience. Finding the funny in the mundane, the absurd, and even the most tragic keeps the world from falling into complete despair. Crafting the funny is an art form that few writers have successfully mastered.
In this on-demand course, you will learn from accomplished writers about how to find your own comedic voice and will have the opportunity to engage in writing exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of what comedy is, what tools you have at your disposal, how to find the funny in your own work, and how to break into the comedy writing profession.