Chelsea Peretti

Chelsea Peretti is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for playing Gina Linetti on the television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Chelsea Peretti is an American comedian, actress, and writer best known for portraying Gina Linetti on the television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She has also written for television programs including Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, and Kroll Show. Peretti has released stand-up comedy specials and appeared in film, television, and voice roles.

Early life and education

Chelsea Peretti was born in Contra Costa County, California, on February 20, 1978. She later moved to New York to study at Barnard College. She began performing comedy in New York and wrote for magazines before expanding into television.

Television career

Peretti is most widely recognized for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where she played Gina Linetti. She also worked as a writer or performer on other television series including Parks and Recreation, The Sarah Silverman Program, and Kroll Show.

Stand-up comedy

Peretti began in stand-up comedy and later released a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special and the Netflix special One of the Greats. Her comedy background remains a major part of her public career.

Film and voice acting

In addition to television, Peretti has appeared in feature films and voice roles. Credits include The Photograph, Game Night, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Friendsgiving, Spinster, Big Mouth, The Simpsons, and Sing 2.