Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, also known as Cherry Cheva, is an American writer, screenwriter, producer, comedian, and lawyer. Born in 1977, she hails from a Thai family and was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She pursued higher education at Yale University, where she majored in psychology and contributed to the campus humor magazine, The Yale Record. Later, she obtained a Juris Doctor degree from New York University Law School, writing for the comedic Law Revue during her studies. Chevapravatdumrong began her writing career in Los Angeles, initially serving as a writer's assistant before joining the staff of the animated series "Family Guy."

Her career includes significant contributions to television, notably as an executive producer for "Family Guy," where she was at one point the sole female writer. She also served as a co-executive producer for "The Orville" and "Resident Alien." In addition to her television work, Chevapravatdumrong has written young adult novels, including "She's So Money" and "DupliKate," under the pen name Cherry Cheva. She also co-wrote and produced the 2023 film "Joy Ride." Her legal background is also acknowledged, with her profession mentioned within the context of her work on "Family Guy."

Born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1977 to a Thai family, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong spent her formative years in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She graduated from Huron High School in 1995, distinguishing herself academically through AP classes and involvement in the school newspaper and orchestra. Her undergraduate studies were at Yale University, where she majored in psychology and honed her writing skills for the university's humor publication, The Yale Record. She continued her academic pursuits at New York University Law School, earning a Juris Doctor degree. During her time in law school, she contributed to the comedic Law Revue and balanced her legal studies with summer internships at law firms and part-time work at her parents' restaurant during winter breaks.

Relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a career in writing, Chevapravatdumrong initially worked as a writer's assistant on the CBS series "Listen Up." Her significant television career began with "Family Guy," where she served as a co-executive producer and was notably the show's only female writer for a period. Her distinctive last name, Chevapravatdumrong, has been referenced humorously in the series, with characters explaining its pronunciation or using it as a plot point. She also contributed to Seth MacFarlane's science fiction series "The Orville" as a co-executive producer, working on several episodes across its seasons. Her production credits extend to "Resident Alien" as well.

Beyond her television work, Chevapravatdumrong has authored young adult novels under the pseudonym Cherry Cheva, including "She's So Money" and "DupliKate," both released in 2009. She also co-authored "It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One" with Alex Borstein in 2007. In the realm of film, she co-wrote and produced the 2023 comedy "Joy Ride." Her background as a lawyer has also been noted, sometimes incorporated into her professional persona and referenced in her creative work.