X Mayo

X Mayo is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actress. Born and raised in Inglewood, Los Angeles, Mayo is an Afro-Latina with a background in dance, writing, and acting. After dropping out of college, she pursued a career as a makeup artist before moving to New York City, where she studied improvisational comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade. Mayo gained recognition for her work in the sketch comedy web series Who Made the Potato Salad, which she produced and starred in alongside other comedians of color. She later joined The Daily Show as a staff writer from 2018-2021. Mayo has acted in the series Strangers, The Good Doctor, and Swarm, as well as the films The Farewell and The Blackening. She was also a main cast member on the TV show American Auto (2021–2023).More