What is Sasheer Zamata's net worth?
Sasheer Zamata is an American actress and comedian who has a net worth of $1.5 million. Sasheer Zamata was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in May 1986. She is best known for being a cast member on the television series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2017.
Sasheer Zamata joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2014, making history as the first Black female cast member since Maya Rudolph's departure in 2007. Her addition to the show came after SNL faced public criticism about its lack of diversity, particularly the absence of Black women in the cast.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 6, 1986, Zamata studied at the University of Virginia before moving to New York City to pursue comedy. She honed her skills at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, where she performed improv and sketch comedy. Before SNL, she created and performed web series content and appeared in commercials, establishing herself in the New York comedy scene.
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During her time on SNL (2014-2017), Zamata showcased her talents through celebrity impressions including Michelle Obama, Rihanna, and Diana Ross. While she wasn't often given leading roles in sketches, she brought depth and nuance to her supporting characters and demonstrated strong comedic timing.
After leaving SNL in 2017, Zamata has continued to build a diverse career in entertainment. She's appeared in several television series including "Robbie," "Corporate," and "Home Economics." She also starred in the romantic comedy film "The Weekend" (2018) and has done significant voice acting work, including roles in "The Last O.G." and "Muppets Haunted Mansion."
Beyond acting, Zamata has maintained an active stand-up career, releasing a special called "Pizza Mind" and performing at comedy festivals around the country. She's also become an advocate for social justice causes, serving as a celebrity ambassador for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Saturday Night Live Salary: There are 21 episodes in a Saturday Night Live season. First-year cast members make $3,000 per episode. That works out to $63,000 for the season. Second-year cast members get a $1,000 per episode raise to $4,000 per episode. That's $84,000 per season. Fourth season cast members make $7,000 per episode/$ 147,000 for the season. If a cast member makes it to their fifth season, they make $15,000 per episode. That's $315,000 per season. The highest salary that can be reached at SNL is for people who've been there the longest or are the most important to the show. They make $25,000 per episode, which is $525,000 per year. It is likely that Sasheer Zamata's salary was on the lower end of that spectrum.
