Amy Poehler: From Improv Queen to Comedy Icon - The Untold Story of Her Rise to Hollywood Stardom
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to basket failed.
Please try again later
Add to Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Remove from Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Amy Poehler: From Improv Queen to Comedy Icon - The Untold Story of Her Rise to Hollywood Stardom
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
Dive into the remarkable journey of comedy legend Amy Poehler in this entertaining episode of the Roxie Rush Podcast. Discover how a Massachusetts-born performer with a knack for impressions transformed into one of entertainment's most influential comedians, producers, and directors.
From her early days mastering improv at Chicago's ImprovOlympic to co-founding the Upright Citizens Brigade, join us as we trace Poehler's meteoric rise through Saturday Night Live, where she made history as part of the first all-female Weekend Update duo with Tina Fey. Learn how her portrayal of the eternally optimistic Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation cemented her status as a television icon, earning her critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.
This episode explores Poehler's expansion into producing groundbreaking shows like Broad City and Russian Doll, her directorial achievements with Wine Country and Lucy and Desi, and her voice work as Joy in Pixar's Inside Out franchise. We also discuss her bestselling memoir "Yes Please," her advocacy work, and how she balances her thriving career with motherhood.
Perfect for comedy fans, aspiring performers, and anyone interested in the evolution of women in entertainment, this episode offers an insightful look at how Amy Poehler turned her comedic talents into a multi-faceted entertainment empire while staying true to her improv roots.
#AmyPoehler #ComedyLegends #SNL #ParksAndRec #WomenInComedy #InsideOut #UprightCitizensBrigade
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.