Grace Kuhlenschmidt
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Born | June 30, 1995 |
Education | Skidmore College |
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Years active | 2020–present |
Grace Kuhlenschmidt (born June 30, 1995)[1][2] is an American comedian, actress, and television personality. Since 2023, she has been a correspondent on The Daily Show.
Early life and career
[edit]Kuhlenschmidt grew up in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.[3] She attended St. Matthew's Episcopal School and Marymount High School.[4][5] She later moved to Saratoga Springs, New York, to attend Skidmore College, where she studied psychology.[3][6] While in college, she participated in an improv group and a sketch comedy group.[7]
She lived in Chicago from 2017 to 2020, when she moved to New York City.[3][8][9] During the COVID-19 pandemic, she gained a following by posting on TikTok.[10][11] In 2023, she made her debut as a correspondent on The Daily Show.[12][13]
Personal life
[edit]Kuhlenschmidt is a lesbian.[14][15] She is in a relationship with Brooke Peshke.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2021 | Ziwe | Melodia | Episode: "Immigration" | [17] |
2022 | Search Party | Pepper | 7 episodes | [18] |
Killing It | Airport coworker | Episode: "Desperate Measures" | ||
2023–present | The Daily Show | Herself | Correspondent; recurring | [19] |
2025 | Adults | Taryn | Episode: "Theracide" | [20] |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2023 | Molli and Max in the Future | Triangulon | [21] |
2024 | Boys Go to Jupiter | Freckles | [22] |
Music videos
[edit]Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
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2023 | "Every F*cking Time" | Claud | Self | [23] |
References
[edit]- ^ Kuhlenschmidt, Grace [@gkuhlenschmidt]; (June 30, 2022). "i'm 27. love u all, happy pride". Retrieved April 3, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Kuhlenschmidt, Grace [@gkuhlenschmidt]; (June 30, 2021). "if i had a twin today would be her birthday 💔". Retrieved April 3, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c Bondi, Gabrielle (August 23, 2024). "Grace Kuhlenschmidt's Comedy Is The Perfect Antidote To The 2024 Election". Bustle. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Galluzzo, Steve (May 30, 2011). "Kuhlenschmidt Takes Her Turn at Marymount". Patch Media. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Hannah (June 20, 2024). "How Grace Kuhlenschmidt Became the First 'Straight Lesbian' Correspondent on 'The Daily Show'". Vogue. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Bernstein, Emma; Kaplan, Emily (April 19, 2016). "Campus Cutie: Grace Kuhlenschmidt". Her Campus. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Griffiths, Sophie (October 16, 2020). "COMEDY: Say hello to Grace Kuhlenschmidt, your new favourite TikToker". Diva. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Mancini, Alaina (January 28, 2023). "4 Social Media Superstars Katie Thinks You Should Follow Immediately". Katie Couric Media. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Goldfine, Jael (June 30, 2020). "This Generation of Comedy Is Queer: 21 LGBTQ Comedians We Love". Paper. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Holt, Brianna (July 13, 2021). "Famous, but not ultra famous: meet the internet's 'in-betweeners'". The Guardian. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Crowley, Chris (September 3, 2021). "Comedian Grace Kuhlenschmidt Likes a Thick Spread". Grub Street. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ White, Peter (October 26, 2023). "'The Daily Show' Introduces Another New Face, Grace Kuhlenschmidt". Deadline. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Carr, Mary Kate (October 27, 2023). "Get to know Grace Kuhlenschmidt, the newest The Daily Show correspondent". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ DeLoye, Logan (March 4, 2024). "Comedian Grace Kuhlenschmidt Reveals How She Landed A Job At The Daily Show". IHeartRadio. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Lichtenstein, Isabelle (June 26, 2021). "Grace Kuhlenschmidt". GO. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Moran, Justin (February 14, 2025). "PAPER's Valentine's Day Portfolio: Love Is Trending". Paper. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ White, Peter (October 26, 2023). "'The Daily Show' Introduces Another New Face, Grace Kuhlenschmidt". Deadline. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Carr, Mary Kate (October 27, 2023). "Get to know Grace Kuhlenschmidt, the newest The Daily Show correspondent". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ DeFrank, Daren (January 30, 2025). "'The Daily Show' Challenges Gen Z to Delete Social Media Apps Run by Trump-Aligned Billionaires". TheWrap. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 8, 2025). "Julia Fox, Charlie Cox, Ray Nicholson Among Guest Stars Set for FX Comedy Series 'Adults'". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (August 12, 2022). "'The Flight Attendant's Zosia Mamet & 'SNL's Aristotle Athari Lead Sci-Fi Romcom 'Molli & Max In The Future'". Deadline. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Horst, Carole (February 7, 2024). "Julio Torres, Tavi Gevinson Lead Voice Cast for Animator Julian Glander's Feature Debut 'Boys Go to Jupiter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel (May 2, 2023). "Claud Shares New Song "Every Fucking Time": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
External links
[edit]- 1995 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American LGBTQ people
- Actresses from Los Angeles
- American film actresses
- American lesbian actresses
- American television actresses
- American TikTokers
- Comedians from Los Angeles
- Lesbian comedians
- LGBTQ TikTokers
- People from Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
- Skidmore College alumni