Laurie Kilmartin

Laurie Kilmartin is an Emmy-nominated, WGA Award-winning stand-up comedian and writer who has spent over three decades mastering the art of the punchline. Best known for her 11-year tenure as a staff writer for Conan, Kilmartin’s razor-sharp wit has fueled monologues for the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A powerhouse in the comedy world, she was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and has produced acclaimed specials like 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad and her latest hit, Cis Woke Grief Slut. Beyond the stage, Laurie is a New York Times bestselling author of Shitty Mom and co-host of the popular Jackie and Laurie Show podcast. Her comedic style is famously fearless, blending dark humor with a relentless, fast-paced delivery that transforms heavy topics like grief and single motherhood into high-octane laughter.