Lauren Ashley Smith

Lauren Ashley Smith is an Emmy-nominated and TCA Award-winning TV writer and producer. She served as the head writer and co-executive producer of the first two seasons of HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show." Prior to that, she was the head writer of "The Rundown with Robin Thede" on BET and wrote and produced many series and specials including "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" and "Best Week Ever." She is currently in an overall deal with CBS Studios and a co-host of "Smith Sisters Live" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Originally from St. Louis, MO, she now lives in Los Angeles with her wife and their two dogs.