Jesenia is a Nuyorican, Bronx native comedian/actress/writer/director who has a knack for being a Major Drama Queen! - In acting that is! She has been acting in theater & film for over 10 yrs, doing both comedic and dramatic roles, such as GangGirl, The Big Wes and The Choice.
Jesenia has also performed stand-up comedy at all the clubs throughout NYC, including the Laugh Factory, Caroline’s and StandUp NY. In 2009, Jesenia became the Head Writer, Producer, Performer and Director of The Ay Que Funny Sketch Comedy Troupe, which premiered June 2009 at the NuyoRican Poets Café to rave reviews and was also featured at the NYC National Comedy Theater from May - June 2010!
One of Jesenia’s career goals is to become the FIRST Latina cast member/writer on Saturday Night Live! Her comedic inspirations are: Chris Farley, Freddie Prinze, George Lopez, Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett.
Jesenia has trained at the Manhattan Comedy School, Black NEXXUS, the UCB and The Second City Training Center in Chicago, IL.