About

Abby Sherlock is an award-winning and recognized game creator, developer, and performer.

Before all that, she was born and raised in South Carolina, growing up as a child actor and closet fantasy/sci-fi nerd while doubling during the day as a preppy cheerleader and varsity lacrosse player. Upon reaching her undergraduate years at UC San Diego, she expanded her artistic passions into multiple fields and practices across gaming, film, and esports.

Her contributions have been highlighted by multiple organizations and publications for Abby's biggest joy is in mentoring the next generation of game creatives: Her drive to foster kinder communities through storytelling fueled her Masters studies at the University of Southern California's Interactive Media Game Design program.

In her free time, she enjoys playing JRPGs and action-adventure games, walking while listening to audiobooks from the library, watching period films and magical girl anime, practicing yoga (not the hot kind), and spending time with her large Canadian-Texan family and rotating collective of golden retrievers and Siamese cats.

Currently, she works in games production at Riot Games while also hosting on camera, writing, performing, and directing voice-over work whenever she can.

Individual Awards or Recognition:

• Chi Omega 30 under 30 Inaugural Class
  • May 2025: Chi Omega Fraternity
• Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Girls For Games Scholar
  • August 2024: AIAS Foundation
• Top Women in Gaming and Esports: Production Pacesetter Honoree
  • July 2024: Cynopsis Media and Tempest Awards
• Forbes 30 under 30 2024 in Games
  • November 2023: Forbes Magazine
• BAFTA Connect Member
  • June 2023: British Academy of Film and Television
• Game Awards Future Member Class
  • Date: Nov 2022 Issuer: The Game Awards
• SPG100 Honoree
  • Date: March 2022 Issuer: She Plays Games
• JBL Quantum Changemakers Winner
  • Date: Sept 2021 Issuer: 1,000 Dreams Fund
• University or College Student Portfolio Award Winner
  • Date: Aug 2021  Issuer: Woman in Games Global
• ABKAspring Woman in Games Scholar
  • Date: Feb 2021  Issuer: Activision Blizzard King
• Women In Games Ambassador
  • Date: Jul 2020  Issuer: Women in Games Global
• Girls Make Games Fellow
  • Date: Mar 2020  Issuer: Girls Make Games
• IGDA Foundation Velocity Recipient
  • Date: Jan 2020  Issuer: IGDA Foundation