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'' from 2010 to 2014. She later has appeared in films ''

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'' (2016), ''

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'' (2018), ''

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'' (2018), ''

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'' (2019), and ''

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'' (2020).

Early life

Webb was born in

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, to Garfield and Shea Webb. In 2002, she graduated high school from

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. She says that her parents have been a strong support system for her and that actors such as

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and

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were positive influences for her to pursue acting and comedy. She is a devout Christian. She has stated that she has a strong belief in keeping

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first in her life and believes in prayer. In 2007, she graduated from

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with BFA in acting.

Career

Webb began her career appearing on television. From 2008 to 2009, she had a recurring role as Dr. Laverne St. John in the NBC medical drama series, '' ER''. In 2010, she was cast opposite

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in the TV One comedy series ''

''. After three seasons of being a part of the main cast of ''Love That Girl!'', it was announced that Webb had been upgraded to the leading role of the television series after former lead actress Tatyana Ali was prevented from returning due to contractual obligations to the now cancelled

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television show, ''

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''. In 2013, Webb featured on a special showcase of ''

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'' that focused on female comedians of African American descent. In 2014, she went to star in the ABC comedy pilot ''Keep It Together'' produced by

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. Also in 2014, she had a recurring role in the ABC medical drama series, ''

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'' playing Teresa Morris. In 2015, Webb starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom '' Truth Be Told'' . From 2017 to 2018, she starred in the another NBC sitcom, ''

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'', opposite

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and

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. The series was canceled after two seasons. In film, Webb starred in the 2014 independent horror ''

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''. In 2016, she appeared in the comedy films ''

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'' starring Kevin Hart and ''

'' opposite

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. In 2018, she appeared in the thriller ''

'' starring

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, and had supporting role opposite Kevin Hart and

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in the comedy film ''

''. In 2019, she took a female leading role opposite Marlon Wayans in the comedy film ''

''. The following year, she starred opposite

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in the thriller film ''

''. She later was cast in the Starz comedy series, ''Run the World''.

Filmography

Film

Television/web

Video games

References

External links

*
Bresha Webb Website
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