Vonyse Reeder

Vonyse has been making serious waves lately, especially after jumping in as producer for Jamie Foxx’s Netflix special “What Had Happened Was...”—yeah, the one that snagged a Golden Globe nomination and dropped in December 2024. The show’s got people talking, thanks to its wild mix of stand-up, storytelling, and Foxx just doing his thing on stage. People are hyped about the way it shakes up the usual comedy format, and honestly, it’s a refreshing spin on the whole one-man show vibe. But Vonyse didn’t just pop out of nowhere. She kicked off her career doing marketing and branding for Foxx’s “Laffapalooza!” (which, if you missed it, was kind of a big deal in comedy circles). From there, she leveled up—rolling out digital campaigns for heavy hitters like NBC, Capitol Records, and EMI. She’s even pulled off projects for legends like John Lennon, Diana Ross, The Beach Boys, and Tina Turner. Not exactly small potatoes. And she’s not just about the big brands and A-list names. In 2024, Vonyse took on the role of executive producer for “Guided,” a short film created with Kids in the Spotlight (KITS). The whole point? Giving foster youth a shot at writing and starring in their own stories, with some pro help from folks in the biz. “Guided” isn’t just sitting on a hard drive somewhere; it’s set to screen at the 2025 Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), which is no small feat. Bottom line: Vonyse is all about moving the needle—on screen and behind the scenes.