Vanessa Bayer

**Vanessa Bayer** is an acclaimed American actress and comedian, widely noted for her tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series *Saturday Night Live* from 2010 to 2017, where she earned a coveted Emmy nomination. She is also known for her roles in films such as *Trainwreck* (2015), *Office Christmas Party* (2016), *Carrie Pilby* (2016), *Ibiza* (2018), and *Wander Darkly* (2020). Impressive in her comedy career, she co-created, co-executive produced, and had the lead role in the Showtime comedy *I Love That for You*. Bayer's comedy draws considerable influence from her Jewish upbringing, an experience she indicates has significantly impacted her life. At age 15, she battled acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), an experience she stated helped her understand the significance of comic relief. Beyond her acting and comedy endeavors, Vanessa Bayer is also recognized for her altruistic engagements, particularly with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which she connected with during her battle with leukemia as a teenager. The organization had granted her wish to send her family on a vacation to Hawaii. As a show of gratitude, she collaborated with them, even hosting its Evening of Wishes Dinner in 2015 to fundraise for children with life-threatening illnesses. Bayer also authored a children's book in June 2019 titled *How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear?*, a valuable resource teaching children how to support friends with long-term illnesses. This talented actress and comedian hold a solid reputation in her field and continues to make significant contributions through her career and philanthropy.