Chelsea Peretti

Chelsea Peretti is a comedian, actress and writer known for her role as Gina Linetti on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and her work in stand-up and television writing. Peretti was born in Oakland, California, and spent part of her childhood in New York City. She was raised in a creative household and attended The College Preparatory School in Oakland before enrolling at Barnard College and graduating in 2000.

Peretti began her career in comedy, performing stand-up and writing for television. She landed early appearances on shows like Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live, building a reputation for her sharp humor and distinctive voice. Her early work in the comedy scene helped her transition into onscreen roles.

She gained widespread recognition for playing Gina Linetti on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a role she held from 2013 to 2019. Throughout her career, she has also appeared in projects including Girls, Another Period, Spinster (2019), The Photograph (2020) and First Time Female Director (2023).

In addition to acting, Peretti released multiple comedy specials, including 2014’s One of the Greats. She has also lent her voice to animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Big Mouth.

Peretti married Jordan Peele in 2016 after several years of dating. The couple welcomed their son, Beaumont Gino Peele, in 2017.