NASIM PEDRAD
Background
Tehran-born Pedrad — the first Iranian to join SNL — studied at UCLA before
working with iO West, the Groundlings, and Upright Citizens Brigade in
L.A.
Where you've seen her
Pedrad's one-woman show Me, Myself & Iran was a hit at HBO's 2007 Comedy
Festival (but is no longer available online). She's also appeared on
Gilmore Girls and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and had a recurring
role as Nurse Suri on ER.
Check her out
''Trash Talk,'' part of the Groundlings' El Rancho Advanco show, has the
comic taking part in an awkward girls' night out.
SNL cast member she reminds us of...
Julia Sweeney
JENNY SLATE
Background
The Massachusetts native attended Columbia University and went on to
work with Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC.
Where you've seen her
The former VH1 talking head made her mark as part of the comedic duo
Gabe & Jenny with friend and fellow comic Gabe Liedman. Together, the
two wrote and starred in Web shorts for their site (gabenjenny.com).
Most recently, she played Jimmy Fallon's earnest, bumbling assistant in
Late Night's spoof of The Hills, 7th Floor West.
Check her out
Slate and Liedman's site is full of hilarious picks, but their ad for
Jim Beam, titled ''The Girlfriend,'' is the gem of the bunch.
SNL cast member she reminds us of...
Amy Poehler, with a dash of Sarah Silverman
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