Tawny Newsome
Biography
Tawny Newsome is an American actress, comedian, musician, and writer born on February 24, 1983, in Vacaville, California. She grew up on a ranch and attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she studied theater. After graduating, she began her comedy career with the Second City improv troupe. Newsome is known for her roles as Chelsea Leight-Leigh on the Comedy Central series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Nina on The Comedy Get Down, and Beckett Mariner on the animated Star Trek series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Her television work also includes co-starring in Space Force and the third season of Brockmire. Additionally, she is a co-host of the podcast Yo, Is This Racist?
Career overview
Tawny Newsome is an American actress, musician, comedian, and writer born on February 24, 1983, in Vacaville, California. She grew up on a ranch and attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she studied theater. After graduating, she began her comedy career with the Second City improv troupe.
Newsome is known for various television roles, including playing Chelsea Leight-Leigh on the Comedy Central series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$. Her television credits also include portraying Nina on The Comedy Get Down, Beckett Mariner on the animated Star Trek series Star Trek: Lower Decks, and co-starring in Space Force and the third season of Brockmire. In addition to her television work, Newsome is a co-host of the podcast Yo, Is This Racist?
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
42 titles- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) as Illa Dax
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) Writer
- Strip Law (2026) as (voice)
- The Paper (2025) as Harper Brewster
- Nuked (2025) as Mo
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Strange Planet (2023) as Mismatched (voice)
- Quiz Lady (2023) as Mercedes
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) as Ensign Beckett Mariner
- Dirty Laundry (2022) as Self - Guest
- Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022) as Mayor Palmer
- Physical (2021) as Wanda
- Vacation Friends (2021) as Brooke
- True Story (2021) as Billie
- Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins (2021)
- How It Ends (2021) as Celine
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Beckett Mariner (voice)
- Space Force (2020) as Captain Angela Ali
- Aunty Donna's Big Ol House of Fun (2020) as The Queen
- Star Trek Day (2020) as Self
- The Twilight Zone (2019)
- The Ready Room (2019) as Self
- Spies in Disguise (2019) as Agency Employee #1 (voice)
- Sherman's Showcase (2019) as Laverne
- Perfect Harmony (2019) as Georgia
- Craig of the Creek (2018) as Jasmine (voice)
- Big Mouth (2017) as (voice)
- Brockmire (2017) as Gabby Taylor
- The Comedy Get Down (2017) as Nina
- Nobodies (2017) as Grace
- HarmonQuest (2016) as Donna
- Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016) as Chelsea Leight-Leigh
- Einstein's God Model (2016) as Marcel Gutierrez
- It's All Good (2016) as Angela West
- Superstore (2015) as Isabel
- The Carmichael Show (2015) as Jessica
- Sirens (2014) as Jami
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Chrissy
- The George Lucas Talk Show: Live as Self
- Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
- Untitled Star Trek Live-Action Comedy Executive Producer
- Untitled Star Trek Live-Action Comedy Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tawny Newsome best known for?
Tawny Newsome is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026), Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026), Strip Law (2026), The Paper (2025).
When and where was Tawny Newsome born?
Tawny Newsome was born on February 24, 1983 in Vacaville, California, USA.
How many credits does Tawny Newsome have?
Tawny Newsome has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2026.
What is Tawny Newsome's background in cinema and television?
Tawny Newsome is an American actress, comedian, musician, and writer born on February 24, 1983, in Vacaville, California. She grew up on a ranch and attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she studied theater. After graduating, she began her comedy career with the Second City improv troupe. Newsome is known for he...