Kym Whitley is a multi-talented entertainer, rich with humor and heart. She is a Daytime Emmy-Nominated actress for her menacing role as Big Candi on “The Bay.” In addition, Kym is a three-time NAACP Image Award-winner for her “Two Funny Mamas” podcast, alongside her partner in crime, Sherri Shepherd. As an actress, author, comedian, and multi-award-winning podcaster, namely the 2023 Signal Award winner for her Audible podcast, “Kym,” Whitley has proven her versatility and ability to captivate audiences across multiple mediums. Whitley is an HBCU Fisk graduate, where she pledged, Alpha Beta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Kym also holds an Honorary degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Kym Whitley serves as a board member for the Special Needs Network, in Los Angeles, CA, which focuses on Autism and other Developmental and Intellectual Challenges.  Over the past two years, she’s appeared in several high-profile film projects including You People (2023) as Aunt Nadine, Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) as Sister Betty, and Killing Mary Sue (2025), where she plays Anita Koch. She also stars as a part of the AA group alongside Adam Sandler in Netflix’s sequel Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), portraying the character, Bessie. In addition, Whitley is a producer of the animated short Walk in the Light, a powerful true story about a blind man who helped rescue people during the Oklahoma City bombing. On the hosting front, Whitley brought her charm and humor to BET+ as co-host of the reality series I Love Us alongside Kountry Wayne, celebrating Black culture and comedy. With her dynamic range and enduring appeal, Kym Whitley continues to be a beloved figure in film, television, and live entertainment. Her comedic imprint has been seen on TV series such as “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Raising Whitley” (OWN),“Act Your Age” (Netflix), and countless others. There is never a dull moment with Kym!