Andy Erikson

Andrea "Andy" Erikson (born February 6, 1987) is a stand-up comedian known as one of the top five finalists on the 2015 season of the TV show Last Comic Standing.[1]

Andy Erikson
Birth nameAndrea Erikson
Born (1987-02-06) February 6, 1987
Ham Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
MediumStand up
Years active2007–present

In addition she is outspoken against misogyny in comedy,[2] Marfan Syndrome awareness,[3] and has worked to help the advancement of comedy clubs.

Now living in Los Angeles, Erikson and comic Amber Preston (a fellow Minnesota transplant) co-host a weekly comedy showcase, Punchline Punchout, at the Hollywood Improv; similar to a game show in format, the showcase gives comics 10 minutes to come up with punchlines on a given topic.[4]

Discography
  • Secret Unicorn (2015)

Andy Erikson attended California State University North-ridge and achieved an MFA in Screenwriting in 2021. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-erikson-27301b44

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Last Comic Standing Herself
2016 Scream Queens Marguerite Honeywell 4 Episodes

References
  1. "Minnesota native featured on Last Comic Standing". St. Paul Pioneer Press. July 20, 2015.
  2. "Erikson on misogyny in stand-up comedy". City Pages. February 2, 2016.
  3. "comic uses humor to raise awareness about life threatening disorder". KARE. August 3, 2016.
  4. Justin, Neal (2018-01-12). "Former Minneapolis comics Andy Erikson and Amber Preston making their mark in Hollywood". Star Tribune. Minneapolis-St.Paul. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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