Kelsey Cook

Kelsey Cook is an American stand-up comedian known for her observational humor and presence in the national comedy scene. The daughter of an international yo-yo champion and a professional foosball player, Cook draws on her unique upbringing in her material. She began performing stand-up comedy while attending Washington State University, where she earned a degree in broadcast journalism, before moving to Seattle and later Los Angeles to pursue comedy professionally.

Cook has appeared on major late-night and comedy television programs, including "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," Comedy Central's "This Is Not Happening," EPIX's "Unprotected Sets," NBC's "A Little Late with Lilly Singh," and MTV's "Greatest Party Story Ever." She has also performed at the Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Austin and the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Her television appearances and festival performances have contributed to her recognition in the stand-up comedy industry.

Her stand-up specials include "The Hustler," which debuted on her YouTube channel and was later picked up by Hulu, and "Mark Your Territory," which aired on Hulu and YouTube. "The Hustler" has garnered millions of views on YouTube. Cook regularly performs at venues such as The Stand, Gotham Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, and the Comedy and Magic Club in Los Angeles and New York.

In addition to her comedy career, Cook is a world champion foosball player, a theme that features prominently in her act. Her web series "Wrists of Fury" showcases her skills as she competes against fellow comedians. Cook has stated, "Outside of tournament play, I'm undefeated. Whenever I want to make some extra money I hustle people."

Cook is also active in podcasting. She co-hosts the "Self-Helpless" podcast with comedians Taylor Tomlinson and Delanie Fischer, which appears on the iTunes Top Comedy Charts and features guests from across the entertainment industry. She also co-hosts the "Pretend Problems" podcast with comedian Chad Daniels. Through her stand-up specials, festival appearances, and podcasts, Cook maintains a strong presence in the comedy and entertainment industry.