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Lauren Michaels

Lauren Michaels, originally from Dayton, OH, is a stand-up comedienne, actor, and writer who performs across Los Angeles venues. Classically trained at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she found her comedy footing at The Second City. She enjoys diving deep into her hobbies and is currently exploring bicycle mechanics. Lauren leads a production company called Sweet Relish Films, and is embarking on a new entrepreneurial experiment, Jest a Suggestion, where she teaches communication skills via improvisation to non-actor professionals.