Yamaneika Saunders
About Yamaneika Saunders
Yamaneika Saunders is an American stand-up comedian and actress born on November 3, 1978, in Aberdeen, Maryland. She grew up in a family with deep ties to the church - her grandparents were ministers - and moved to Los Angeles at age 15 to attend the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where she studied theater. Saunders later relocated to New York City and became a regular at the Comedy Cellar, one of the most competitive club rooms in the country. Known for her high-energy delivery, bold personality, and willingness to address race, body image, and sexuality without apology, she has built a devoted following through club performances and television appearances.
Yamaneika Saunders has appeared on some of the most prominent platforms in American comedy. She was featured in Netflix's 'The Degenerates' and 'Historical Roasts' (with Jeff Ross), and appeared regularly on Comedy Central's 'This Week at the Comedy Cellar.' Her television credits include HBO's 'Crashing,' truTV's 'Comedy Knockout,' and recurring correspondent work on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.' In 2015, she co-starred in Oxygen's docu-series 'Funny Girls,' which followed six female comedians through their daily lives. As a writer, she has contributed to 'Inside Amy Schumer' and 'That Damn Michael Che.' She hosts the 'Rantin' and Ravin'' podcast and performs regularly at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles as well as New York City venues.
Yamaneika Saunders performs regularly at comedy clubs across the United States, including the Comedy Cellar in New York City and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Her stand-up clips are available on YouTube. Her appearances in Netflix's 'The Degenerates' and 'Historical Roasts' are on Netflix.
Videos (193)
Videos 145 to 168 of 193.
1:13The More Nice He Is… The Bigger The Red Flag?
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15:31Yamaneika is live!
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16:49...continued
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40:52Please RESPECT ME … I love you
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0:51Ciara’s 41, but MEN are making AARP babies?!
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48:59Stop Hatin’
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0:27Your baby might need tablet rehab
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1:00:26LV Porch Talk
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0:57Nerds Gummy Clusters are trying to KILL us?!
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1:02Is having a 'work wife' a problem? Yamaneika's answer may surprise you!
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45:15I couldn’t stop laughing
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54:51Here I am
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0:56Social media is giving us all an identity crisis
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1:13Yamaneika's Relationship Bar Is Literally Stale Bread
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54:54Here I am
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31:37A Daddy’s Love
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49:37Anthony’s News Break
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1:10:23Andy R U Okay?!
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0:50She asked Yamaneika for one-leg jokes… BIG mistake
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24:57Shin Shorts
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15:09I’m Ma’am now!!!!
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23:15This conversation gets freaky … but at least it’s intelligent
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1:07Yamaneika Thinks She's CURSED Every Time She Travels
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37:34Live from my bedroom
1.4K viewsGuest appearances (37)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Yamaneika Saunders.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 37.
2:59My new favorite street joke | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside Podcast with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
4.3M views
0:59Why Yamaneika Saunders Doesn't Fly Spirit Airlines | In Godfrey We Trust Podcast
Godfrey
1.3M views
2:29The deleted Bates Motel scene | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside Podcast with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
243.9K views
0:34He can do it | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside Podcast with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
235.6K views
0:32Black Twitter! W/ Yamaneika Saunders, Sam Morril, mark normand. WMBD
Mark Normand
162.7K views
1:26:18A Dry Willy with Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi | Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
101.5K views
57:39RBL LA @ The Comedy Store | Jeff Ross + Yamaneika Saunders + Jay Light
Brian Moses
97.8K views
0:40Big Mistake! With Yamaneika. WMBD. Yamaneika Saunders. Mark normand. Sam Morril.
Mark Normand
82.7K views
0:59Victory royale | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside Podcast with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
76.8K views
37:07Charlamagne CONFRONTS Donnell Over DIDDY YACHT PHOTO! feat. Yamaneika Saunders, Mama & | EP 99
Donnell Rawlings
69K views
0:59Yamaneika Saunders ROASTS Spirit Airlines
Godfrey
67.2K views
0:39Mark Normand Farts Infront Of Guest! | We Might Be Drunk w/ Sam Morril & Yamaneika Saunders
Mark Normand
55.7K views
1:35:36Check On Your White Friends with Yamaneika Saunders
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
55.3K views
1:10:22RBL @ The Comedy Cellar | Yamaneika Saunders + Mike Feeney + Lukas Arnold + Alexis Fawx
Brian Moses
54.1K views
0:33"I Like Your Aura!" | How To Approach Yamaneika Saunders
Godfrey
52.5K views
0:29The body keeps the score | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside Podcast with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
49.4K views
1:01Dating expectations were in la la land | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
45.6K views
1:15The Ivanka Bonka Trilanka Wawanka Administration | Yamaneika Saunders | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
44K views
1:09:59The Math Ain't Mathing | Yamaneika Saunders, Akeem Woods | In Godfrey We Trust | 666
Godfrey
38.4K views
1:00:45You Lyon’ like a Rug!| Phyllis Stickney, Eva Evans, Yamaneika Saunders| In Godfrey We Trust 668
Godfrey
36K views
1:16:58Wait… Did He Really Say That? | Yamaneika Saunders, Akeem Woods | In Godfrey We Trust | 667
Godfrey
35.3K views
1:11:35Indian MJ got her CRYIN' | Yamaneika Saunders, Dante Nero, Akeem Woods, and Vishnu Vaka IGWT 680
Godfrey
33.5K views
14:22Godfrey Breaks Down The Alabama Riverboat Brawl w/ Yamaneika Saunders
Godfrey
33.2K views
1:06:15Yam's Back! | Yamaneika Saunders, Eva Evans, Vishnu Vaka, Akeem Woods l In Godfrey We Trust l 658
Godfrey
29.4K viewsChannels on this page: Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Godfrey, Mark Normand, Brian Moses, Donnell Rawlings
Frequently asked questions
Who is Yamaneika Saunders?
Yamaneika Saunders is an American stand-up comedian and actress born on November 3, 1978, in Aberdeen, Maryland. A Comedy Cellar regular in New York City, she is known for high-energy, raunchy stand-up and appearances on Netflix's The Degenerates and Historical Roasts, as well as writing credits on Inside Amy Schumer and That Damn Michael Che.
What has Yamaneika Saunders appeared in?
Yamaneika Saunders has appeared in Netflix's The Degenerates (2018) and Historical Roasts (2019), HBO's Crashing, truTV's Comedy Knockout, and Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar. She was a recurring correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and co-starred in Oxygen's docu-series Funny Girls (2015).
What style of comedy does Yamaneika Saunders do?
Yamaneika Saunders delivers high-energy stand-up with bold takes on race, body image, relationships, and sexuality. Her style is direct and confrontational, rooted in years of club work in New York City. She combines sharp observational humor with personal storytelling and a commanding stage presence.
Where is Yamaneika Saunders from?
Yamaneika Saunders was born in Aberdeen, Maryland, and grew up in a family of church ministers. She moved to Los Angeles at 15 to attend the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts for theater training, and later relocated to New York City, where she became a regular at the Comedy Cellar.
Where can I watch Yamaneika Saunders?
Yamaneika Saunders appears in The Degenerates Season 1 (2018) and Historical Roasts (2019), both on Netflix. Stand-up clips are available on her YouTube channel.
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