A stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television personality and kick-ass Mom who is equally smart, hilarious and a delight to watch both onstage and onscreen. To "sum it all up'' Vanessa Fraction equals One Very Funny Lady!
Currently, Ms. Fraction is a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by; rapper, producer TPain. She is featured in the movie “Praise This” directed by Will Packer. She is a former analyst for Comedy Hype News, a popular internet program, and she guest hosts on entertainment news show DishNation (FOX). Vanessa is also a regular crowd favorite as “warm up” comedian for various awards and tv shows including Dancing with Myself, America’s Got Talent Extreme, The Ms. Pat Show, Black Girls Rock, The Soul Train Awards, BET Her: Fights Breast Cancer & more.
Her television credits include appearances on Last Call (BounceTV), Comedy KnockOuts (TruTV), Tales (BET), and a recurring role on BounceTV’s Mann and Wife. Her other film roles include Barber Shop 2: Back in Business and Kim Field’s Holiday Love: The Rebirth
Vanessa’s clever and bold stand-up comedy has been showcased on many shows such as Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks (TruTV), HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, 1st Amendment Standup (STARZ), and Mike Epps Live at Club Nokia to name a few.
As a writer she has worked on Raven’s Home (Disney), The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS), Triumph Awards (Bounce TV), 106 & Park and The Mo’Nique Show (BET).
Additionally, Vanessa is a certified self-defense instructor and teaches a class, Kicks & Comedy, that empowers women with life-saving self-defense skills and lifts spirits by infusing comedy. Vanessa is on a mission to empower her audience to overcome their struggles while laughing at hers. More info at www.vanessafraction.com
