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Born in Iran and raised in California, Penny is the first Persian Jewish Chef and Business woman to be featured on hit culinary and reality television shows like Food Network Star, Vanderpump Rules,and Chopped All Stars. Raised with a strong family bond, some of Penny’s most cherished memories are from her time in the kitchen with the women of her family; that’s where her love of cooking began. Penny fused her knowledge and creativity with her big personality to develop innovative and dynamic recipes that we now get to witness on her shows and in her upcoming cookbook.

BBSVC is proud of her efforts to make a big impact on her community and ignite the biggest possible future for youth!