Chess is a Geordie writer/performer who trained at RCS in Glasgow and is currently based in Gateshead. They received their first commission as a writer to be one of BBC Comedy’s Laugh Lessons 2021 writer/performers, filming ‘Becoming a Karen” produced by Storymade and NECHH, a sketch about a women revising for her practical exam to become a Karen, this was then nominated for an RTS Comedy and Entertainment award 2022. Prior to this Chess’ debut self-funded short film, Avocado Addict, was chosen to platform on British Comedy Guide.

Chess is part of an all female/N.B writer’s room called Gossips who are currently developing 'Georgian Shore', a play funded by ACE, supported by Live Theatre and headed by director Emma Roxburgh.

Chess currently has TV Options with Tiger Aspect, Little Monk Pictures and recently won a nationwide script competition with Goat Films.

1. Becoming A Karen

   BBC/NECHH/STORYMADE · Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

   Chosen as one of BBC Comedy's writer/performers 2021, Chess gained their first commission and broadcast credit filming the comedy sketch 'Becoming a Karen' which they wrote and starred in. "A distinctly average girl having an identity crisis dreams of becoming a ‘Karen’, with coaching help from her mum, Karen." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYJ0NqVHhQ4&t=2s #LaughLessons #BBCThree #Comedy

1. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

   ScreenSkills Test · Mar 2021

   ScreenSkills Funded