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February 02

Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan started stand up at the age of 17 in NYC. While getting her B.S. in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University, she performed improv for four years and taught the art form for three. At TCU, she got to open for SNL’s Vanessa Bayer and Aidy Bryant, as well as NBC’s Retta and BJ Novak.

Since moving to LA in 2016, Kelly can now be seen performing on any given night. Her “home club” is the iconic Hollywood Improv and she is in development at The Comedy Store.

During the pandemic, Kelly moved to Portland where she continued standup when possible. In August of 2021 she was named the winner of the Portland’s Funniest Person competition at Helium Comedy Club.

This year, she can be seen headlining and featuring for acts like Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings and more.

She co-hosts NIGHTCOOP, a podcast, with her twin sister, Ali.

02/02/2025 6:00 PM
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Meet Kelly Ryan, the comedic force who’s lighting up stages worldwide with a blend of brash wit and irresistible silliness. With a home base at the legendary Hollywood Improv and a coveted spot as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Kelly has cemented her status as one of the best acts in the industry.

This past year, Kelly featured for Anthony Jeselnik all over the globe, from Europe to Australia to India. Her razor-sharp humor has earned her accolades such as Winner of Portland's Funniest Person 2021 and selected performer of Just for Laughs Montreal New Faces 2023.

Off-stage, Kelly doubles the fun with an identical twin sister, co-hosting the hilarious podcast, Nightcoop, where no topic is off-limits. 

With a style that’s as fearless as it is funny, she is guaranteed to leave audiences roaring with laughter, one joke at a time.

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