Born on February 15, 1971, in Highland Park, Illinois, she is an accomplished actress, writer, and comedian. She gained fame as a cast member on "MADtv" and is well-known for voicing Lois Griffin on the animated series "Family Guy." Her role as Susie Myerson in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. She studied at San Francisco State University and began her career in comedy and improv before transitioning to television and film.