Ego Nwodim, originally from Baltimore, pursued a biology degree at USC but became engrossed in the Los Angeles improv and comedy scene. This unexpected journey led her to join the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2018, a significant milestone in her comedic career. While her shift from aspiring physician to comedian may be viewed as a loss for medicine, it has proved beneficial to her audience. Currently, she expands her talents further as a guest star in Peacock's latest season of Poker Face.
Angela Weiss/Getty Images Ego Nwodim grew up in Baltimore and headed out to USC to study biology... but got involved in the Los Angeles improv and comedy scene, and ended up joining the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2018.
This transition from aspiring physician to comedian highlights the unpredictable paths that careers can take, especially in creative fields like comedy.
Despite her medical aspirations, Nwodim has made significant strides in comedy, joining such a prestigious show as Saturday Night Live.
Now, she broadens her repertoire as a guest star in the latest season of Poker Face on Peacock, demonstrating her versatility.
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