Ziwe Peterson

Stand-up comedian and podcast host

Ziwe Peterson is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host. She is known for her irreverent and incisive comedy style, which often tackles topics such as racism, sexism, and social justice. Born in 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, Peterson began her career in comedy in the mid-2010s, performing at various comedy clubs and festivals. She gained widespread recognition in 2020 with the release of her Netflix sp...