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| Aidy Bryant | |
|---|---|
| Name | Aidy Bryant |
| Birth date | 1990-05-07 |
| Birth place | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Occupation | Actress, Comedian, Writer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Aidy Bryant Aidy Bryant is an American actress, comedian, and writer known for her work on sketch comedy and television. She gained national recognition through her performances on Saturday Night Live, and has since expanded into dramatic and comedic roles in television and film. Bryant has received critical attention and multiple nominations from major entertainment institutions for her performances and writing.
Bryant was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and later in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Plymouth-Canton Educational Park before studying at Columbia College Chicago, where she trained in improvisational comedy and sketch writing. While at Columbia, she performed with The Second City touring company and appeared in productions associated with iO Theater and Chicago Underground Comedy venues, connecting with performers who later worked with Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings alumni.
Bryant began her professional career performing improv and sketch at The Second City and collaborating with comedians from Chicago Improv Festival circuits and Gotham Comedy Club showcases. She moved to New York City and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012, where she worked alongside cast members who later starred in Broad City, 30 Rock, and The Office alumni projects. On Saturday Night Live, Bryant created recurring characters and impressions of entertainers such as Miley Cyrus, Amy Poehler, Kellyanne Conway, Emily Ratajkowski, and public figures featured in Weekend Update segments and political sketches tied to events like the 2016 United States presidential election and the 2018 United States midterm elections.
During her tenure on Saturday Night Live, Bryant collaborated with writers and performers from SNL history, including veterans associated with National Lampoon, Second City Television, and sketch programs that launched careers at Saturday Night Live and MADtv. She expanded into television drama and comedy with roles on series produced by FX, HBO, and Netflix, and appeared in independent films that premiered at festivals such as Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival. Bryant co-created and starred in the series Shrill, adapted from the book by Lindy West and produced by Lorne Michaels’ production partners and streaming executives at Hulu. In film, she has worked with directors who have credits on projects distributed by A24, Focus Features, and Universal Pictures.
Bryant’s stage work includes appearances in productions associated with Obie Awards-caliber theaters and workshops led by alumni of Juilliard and Yale School of Drama. She has participated in benefit performances alongside performers connected to Everytown for Gun Safety, Planned Parenthood, and celebrity charity events featuring actors from Saturday Night Live and other late-night programs. Bryant’s collaborations span writers and performers from New York Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe circuit.
Film: - Appeared in feature films produced or distributed by companies such as A24, Focus Features, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Lionsgate; screenings at Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest.
Television: - Cast member on Saturday Night Live (NBC) alongside contemporaries who have moved to Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. - Star and executive producer of Shrill (Hulu), adapted from work by Lindy West and produced in partnership with Lorne Michaels and 3 Arts Entertainment. - Guest appearances on series airing on FX, HBO, Netflix, and ABC. - Voice work for animated projects distributed by Adult Swim and streaming platforms with ties to Netflix Animation.
Web and Other: - Skit and sketch collaborations showcased on platforms like YouTube, Funny or Die, and festival screenings at Just for Laughs and ON Comedy Festival.
Bryant has been publicly open about her experiences with body image and mental health during interviews and in her creative work, engaging with advocates associated with NEDA-linked initiatives and nonprofit organizations connected to media representation conversations at SXSW and panels hosted by The Paley Center for Media. She identifies with communities of performers who trained at The Second City and who maintain ties to Chicago and New York City comedy scenes. Bryant has participated in political and social events tied to organizations like Planned Parenthood and voter engagement efforts during the 2016 United States presidential election and 2020 United States presidential election cycles.
Bryant’s work has been recognized by institutions including the Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards, and Peabody Awards panels for series she starred in or produced. She has received nominations from organizations such as the Television Critics Association and honors at festivals including Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival for projects featuring her performances or writing. Bryant’s ensemble work on Saturday Night Live contributed to nominations and wins in categories presented by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild.
Category:American actresses Category:American comedians Category:1990 births Category:Living people