Kate McKinnon has carved a career as a versatile actress and comedienne, known for her character work and celebrity impressions, offering brands an authentic and engaging voice. After joining ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a featured player in April 2012, Kate McKinnon quickly rose to prominence, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in both 2016 and 2017 – making her the first SNL cast member since 1993 to achieve this honor. Prior to her acclaimed tenure on SNL, McKinnon honed her comedic skills on Logo TV’s ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show,’ appearing for all three seasons starting in 2007. Concurrently, she performed live sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City from 2008.

In 2017, she was also attached to star as Grunhilda in Amblin Entertainment’s adaptation of the graphic novel ‘Lunch Witch.’ Demonstrating her creative breadth, McKinnon is also an accomplished author. In 2024, she published her debut young adult novel, ‘The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,’ with a follow-up, ‘Secrets of the Purple Pearl,’ slated for release in 2025. Her ability to engage audiences across platforms was highlighted when she hosted the prestigious National Book Awards in 2024.