Samantha Ruddy

Samantha Ruddy is a Brooklyn-based comedian and writer whose sharp wit and "girl-next-door" charm have made her a standout voice in the modern comedy scene. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Ruddy has earned national acclaim for her meticulously crafted material, performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Known as a "joke machine" by Paste Magazine, her debut comedy album, Logging Out, was named one of the best of 2020 by NPR, and her debut special, Baseball Mom, showcases her unique ability to find humor in everything from dating to rural life. Beyond the stage, Ruddy is a powerhouse writer and producer, having served as a digital producer for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Her clever, disarming style has been featured in Reductress, The Cut, and Comedy Central, earning her a spot on Brooklyn Magazine’s list of the "50 Funniest People.