Kylie Brakeman

Kylie Brakeman is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and television writer recognized for her character-driven comedy and satirical approach. After graduating from Occidental College in Los Angeles, Brakeman developed her performance skills at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, where she became a house team performer. She has appeared at events including San Francisco Sketchfest, Dirty Bird Music Festival, Del Close Marathon, and Joshua Tree Music Festival. Her background in live performance has supported a career that spans television, digital media, and stage comedy.

Brakeman has contributed as a writer and performer to "The Tonight Show," Adult Swim, and G4, and has written for Dropout and "The Kids Tonight Show." She starred in Adult Swim's "Girl Whose Boyfriend is Really Funny" and G4's gaming series, demonstrating versatility in both scripted and unscripted comedy formats. Her writing and performances reflect a style that appeals to a broad audience, from late-night television to youth-oriented programming.

Brakeman gained significant online recognition during the pandemic, amassing more than 60 million views and 400,000 followers across her social media platforms. Her viral comedy videos led to a feature in the "Great Performers" issue for The New York Times, as well as coverage in Vulture, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. Her digital presence has established her as a character comedian with an absurdist comedic perspective.

Brakeman created the one-woman character show "Linda Hollywood's Big Hollywood Night," which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was later adapted into a comedy special presented by Comedy Dynamics. In the special, Brakeman portrays Linda Hollywood, a traditional talent agent navigating the entertainment industry. The special is available for streaming on major platforms.

Brakeman co-hosts the podcast "Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists" with Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. The group, which began collaborating at Upright Citizens Brigade, launched the podcast as an improvised ensemble show and has released more than 220 episodes. The podcast is part of iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players podcast network, reflecting Brakeman's ongoing contributions to comedy as a performer, writer, and podcaster.