Sarah Haskins Biography

Fast Facts

• The "Utne Reader" listed her as one of its "50 Vissionaries Who Are Changing the World," citing her darkly funny feminist critiques
• In 2001, she earned her degree in history and literature from Harvard University
• Joined an improvisational comedy group called the Immediate Gratification Players during college, which sparked her interest in the art
• Quote: "Yes, I'm a feminist․ It is an extension of my lifelong war against pantyhose․"
• Known for satirizing gender stereotypes in the media through improvisational and sketch comedy
• Performed at ImprovOlympic and with the Second City National Touring Company for 6 years
• When she was a girl, her mother once yelled at her for trying to get out of going on a camping trip at the last minute, and experience that she credits with instilling a respect for strong women in her