Nadiya Chettiar started out as a stage actor and had the rare opportunity of touring as far away as Iran before discovering her true passion lay off the stage and behind the camera. She began her writing career in her native Canada, working for hit comedies such as Netflix's Kim’s Convenience and Workin’ Moms. After relocating to LA, Nadiya landed her first US gig as Executive Story Editor on Life in Pieces. She then moved on to the star-studded animated series, Housebroken, before returning to her stage roots in multi-cam form on Mom. She’s currently a writer/producer on Young Sheldon, where she enjoys writing for one of the best ensembles on TV. Nadiya also loves playing basketball and hitting the beach with her pooch, Pee-wee. Young Sheldon Season 5, Ep 14: “A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles” Sheldon butts heads with Dr. Lee, a new scientist in the lab; Mary, a devout Southern Baptist, grapples with what to do when she's given a lotto ticket.