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Vanessa Bayer

Emmy-Nominated Comedian and Actor
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Gender: Female
Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Travels from: United States

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  • Seven-Season Cast Member, 'Saturday Night Live'
  • Host, 'How Did We Get Weird?' Podcast and Children's Book Author
  • Cancer Survivor and Award-Winning Advocate

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Emmy Award-nominated actor, writer, comedian, podcaster, and author Vanessa Bayer is known for her seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, which garnered her an Emmy nomination and an American Comedy Award. Other notable projects include NBC’s Will and Grace, FOX’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, ViacomCBS’s Drunk History, HBO’s Crashing, and ABC’s Modern Family and Single Parents, and films include Trainwreck, DC League of Super Pets, and Ibiza, among many others. Bayer also co-hosts the interview podcast How Did We Get Weird? with her brother and is the co-creator and star of Showtime’s I Love That For You, a comedy series inspired by her own story of overcoming childhood leukemia. One of Hollywood’s funniest actors working today, Bayer brings comedy and commentary to your next event and makes an impact for audiences of all kinds.

Bayer’s children’s book How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? teaches children and adults how to support friends through long-term illnesses, inspired by her own battle with childhood leukemia. For her advocacy, she was honored with The Gilda Award from Gilda’s Club. Bayer shares with humor and candor insights from her rising stardom, her journey overcoming adversity, and how she cultivated resilience through comedy and storytelling in memorable keynotes and conversations.

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Emmy Award-nominated actor, writer, comedian, podcaster, and author Vanessa Bayer, best known for her seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, is one of Hollywood’s funniest actors working today. Bayer brings comedy and commentary to your next event and makes an impact for audiences of all kinds in memorable keynotes and conversations.

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Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer is the author of children’s book How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? and the Co-Creator and star of Showtime’s new series I Love That For You, which are both inspired by her own story overcoming childhood leukemia. Bayer shares insights from her journey overcoming adversity, and how she cultivated resilience through comedy and storytelling in memorable keynotes and conversations.

Available: In person, Virtually

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How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear?

From debut children’s author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? is a sweet picture book with advice for children—and adults—for dealing with a sick friend. You and your friend Bear are an excellent pair. But if your friend gets sick, And can’t do all the things that you two love to do… You may wonder–how do you care for a very sick Bear? When someone dear is dealing with illness, it’s difficult to know what to do or say. The actor Vanessa Bayer experienced this firsthand when she was treated for childhood leukemia. In her first children’s book, she offers gentle, reassuring advice that people of all ages will appreciate.

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How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear?

From debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? is a sweet picture book with advice for children—and adults—for dealing with a sick friend. You and your friend Bear are an excellent pair. But if your friend gets sick, And can’t do all the things that you two love to do… You may wonder--how do you care for a very sick Bear? When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The actor Vanessa Bayer experienced this firsthand when she was treated for childhood leukemia. In her first children's book, she offers gentle, reassuring advice that people of all ages will appreciate.
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