Niecy Nash

**Niecy Nash**, known professionally as **Carol Denise Betts** (previously Nash, née Ensley) is a versatile American actress born on February 23, 1970. Her acting career began in the late 1990s with appearances in the films 'Boys on the Side' (1995) and 'Cookie's Fortune' (1999). She is admired for her role in the comedy series 'Reno 911!' and for hosting the Style Network show 'Clean House'. She was awarded a Daytime Emmy for her outstanding commitment. Nash transitioned smoothly from comedy to drama with her work in shows like 'The Soul Man', 'Scream Queens', and crime comedy-drama 'Claws'. She paired her film and television career with collaborations with director Ava DuVernay in drama films 'Selma' and 'Origin' and received acclaim for her role in the miniseries 'When They See Us' and 'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'.Her dramatic contribution to the industry was recognized with several awards. She was raised in South Central Los Angeles and pursued her interest in entertainment after witnessing a family tragedy and aims to inform the public of the violence children encounter on school campuses with her advocacy for M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools), the organization founded by her mother. After her younger brother's death, she used comedy as a coping mechanism to help her mother combat depression, revealing a knack for comedy early of her life. **