Rebecca Shaw

Rebecca Shaw is a comedy writer and director based in New York City. She graduated from Yale University in 2018.12 Together with her writing partner Ben Kronengold, Rebecca is currently writing for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.123

Career Highlights

Rebecca and Ben have achieved several notable accomplishments:

• Writing for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon since 20192
• Publishing a book titled "Naked in the Rideshare: Stories of Gross Miscalculations" through HarperCollins in November 20233
• Featured in Variety's 2021 Power of Young Hollywood Impact List3

Creative Works

Rebecca has been involved in various creative projects:

• Co-wrote, directed, produced, and acted in the 2019 short film "Wax Paul Now," which featured Paul Giamatti24
• Directed the short film "There's Something About My Sister" in 2017, which won the New York Independent Film Festival for the sketch comedy category4
• Her work has been featured in publications like McSweeney's, Vulture, Forbes, Time Out New York, and Buzzfeed4

Background

Rebecca and Ben met while attending Yale University in 2014.3 They gained attention for their graduation speech, which went viral on YouTube with over 7 million views.5 In the speech, Rebecca humorously "broke up" with Ben on stage as part of a comedic skit.5

Rebecca's comedic style and writing have earned her recognition in the entertainment industry. She continues to work on various projects, including writing for The Tonight Show and collaborating with Ben Kronengold on their book and other creative endeavors.134