Yamaneika Saunders has been captivating audiences across the country with her dynamic stage presence for over a decade. Born and raised in Aberdeen, Maryland, Yamaneika has since tackled both the New York and Los Angeles comedy scenes by combining her high energy improv skills with a unique and vulnerable perspective on life. This combination forces her to go beyond the typical humor expected of stand-up comics and allows her to connect with audiences of all kinds. A recent semi-finalist on "Last Comic Standing" and cast member of Comedy Central's "In Security," Yamaneika has worked with many well-known comics from Paul Mooney to Caroline Rhea. Yamaneika says what everyone is thinking but is afraid to say out loud and describes her comedy as "in your face and aggressive," especially during her weekly podcast, "Rantin' and Ravin,'" produced by Stand Up NY Labs. She hopes that by sharing her personal truths on air and on stage, her comedy can be used as a ministry to bring comfort to others.
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Sherri (2022)
Guest starring as Yamaneika Saunders
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x70: Talk it Out Panel (Jan 17, 2024)
- Episode 1x133: Andy Cohen, Yamaneika Saunders (May 17, 2023)
Life & Beth (2022)
Guest starring as Maya
(14 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: Road to Nowhere (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x08: Shower Sex (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x07: That's What Friends Are For (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x06: The Work (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x04: This Soup is Gonna Be Good (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x03: Nothing Can Get Me Down (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x02: Who Dat? (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 2x01: Trust Me (Feb 16, 2024)
- Episode 1x10: Kiss from a Rose (Mar 18, 2022)
- Episode 1x08: Homegoing (Mar 18, 2022)
- Episode 1x05: Fair (Mar 18, 2022)
- Episode 1x04: Pancakes (Mar 18, 2022)
- Episode 1x03: Out on the Island (Mar 18, 2022)
- Episode 1x02: We're Grieving (Mar 18, 2022)
Teenage Euthanasia (2021)
Guest starring as Additional Voices
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x03: Radio Frankenstein (Aug 9, 2023)
- Episode 2x01: Remember Fun? (Jul 26, 2023)
Flatbush Misdemeanors (2021)
Guest starring as Dr. Flowers
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: Memento Mori (Aug 21, 2022)
- Episode 2x01: Return (Jun 19, 2022)
- Episode 1x06: Bad Connection (Jun 27, 2021)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Yamaneika Saunders
- Episode 5x79: Amy Schumer, Sas Goldberg, Yamaneika Saunders, Arielle Siegel, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Blaney (Feb 20, 2024)
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (2018)
Guest starring as Yamaneika Saunders
- Episode S05 Special: Jerztory: How Jersey Shore Changed TV (Sep 8, 2022)
Comedy Knockout (2016)
Guest starring as Yamaneika Saunders
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x04: Sexiest Amber Alert Ever (May 12, 2016)
- Episode 1x02: The J Stands for Genius (Apr 28, 2016)