Alison Becker

Alison Becker is an actress, writer, and producer known for her work in television, film, and digital media. After securing a recurring role as Shauna Malwae-Tweep on NBC’s acclaimed series Parks and Recreation, appearing in 14 episodes from 2009 to 2015, Alison Becker established herself as a versatile talent in television comedy. Her foundational work in improvisational comedy as a regular player with the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Theatre honed her skills for both acting and writing. Early in her career, Becker gained significant visibility as a cast member on MTV’s hidden camera show Boiling Points and through hosting duties for AV Squad (2003) and Comedy Academy (2004) on the National Lampoon Network.

More recently, Becker has continued to take on significant acting roles, including appearances in the 2023 series Unstable, Star Trek: Lower Decks (2022), and Murderville (2022). As an accomplished writer, Becker achieved a notable milestone in 2020 when her comedy script Girlworld, co-written with Kimmy Gatewood, was acquired by Amazon Studios. She served as the head writer for Steven Spielberg’s Tiny Toons reboot, Tiny Toons Looniversity, for Warner Brothers Animation from 2023 to 2025, contributing as a story writer, written by, and teleplay by. Her writing credits also include The Daily Habit (2011), VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown (2007), and Comedy Academy (2004).

Becker has also demonstrated her expertise behind the camera as a producer and executive producer. Her producing credits include Ass Level (2019), and she held executive producer roles for Control (2019), Happy People Suck (2016), and You Snooze You Lose (2011). These multifaceted roles underscore her comprehensive understanding of content creation and her ability to drive projects from conception to completion.