14 Facts About Katie Rich

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Katie Rich is an American comedian, writer, producer and actress known for her work on Saturday Night Live.

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Katie Rich graduated from Carl Sandburg High School and Northwestern University.

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Katie Rich left iO to join The Second City, a comedy troupe with which she toured for three and a half years before moving to its mainstage cast.

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In December 2013, after auditioning for Lorne Michaels twice, Katie Rich was hired to write for Saturday Night Live.

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Katie Rich was recommended for the job by SNL cast member Cecily Strong, a friend of Rich's who was her understudy during her time at The Second City.

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Katie Rich is one of four writers who work exclusively on SNLs Weekend Update segment.

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Katie Rich has appeared in the films The Ice Harvest, Janie Jones, and Bad Johnson.

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Katie Rich has appeared in the Netflix show It's Bruno and as various voices on Showtime's Our Cartoon President.

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Katie Rich has written for many awards shows such as The ESPYS, NFL Honors, The Golden Globes, and The Emmys.

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Katie Rich is the co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix animated show Chicago Party Aunt.

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Katie Rich has appeared in commercials for Discover Card and Walmart.

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In July 2015, Katie Rich married Devlin Murdock, who worked at the Museum of Science and Industry and later as a programs director for Recovery on Water, a rowing club for breast cancer survivors.

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Katie Rich has revealed that she suffers from anxiety and panic disorder.

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Katie Rich met Mike Gordon from Phish at a Second City show and has done various projects with Gordon and the band.