“For me, social media isn't just about connecting with friends and sharing photos; it's a bigger, more tangled web that's led me to jobs working in television, speaking gigs around the country, and it's even helped me land my first book deal!”

American comedian, activist, television and YouTube personality, and actress

Franchesca Ramsey, also known as Chescaleigh, is an American comedian, activist, television and YouTube personality, and actress. She became widely known after a YouTube commentary on racial issues spread quickly online, and she went on to appear on MTV and MSNBC. Her work has included writing, producing, and performing, with much of her public profile shaped by unexpected activism. She has also been called on as an advisor or coach on social issues, reflecting the way her commentary on race helped define her career.