“I'm embarrassed to admit that I thought the world was ending my junior year of high school after a dye job reacted badly with my perm and left me with a sparse and burnt up hairline. Even though I went natural a few years later, my edges never seemed to recover.”

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.