Wendi McLendon-Covey Biography

Fast Facts

• Played in small military bases in Iraq and Kuwait during New Year celebrations in 2009 and 2010
• Served as a spokesperson for the COPS 4 Causes charity
• Won the comedic actress award at the La Femme Film Festival in 2012
• Earned a bachelor's degree in liberal studies and creative writing from California State University
• Quote: "As a performer, you can't just sit around waiting for the phone to ring․ You have to write and develop projects for yourself, because casting people aren't always going to see you the way you want to be seen․"
• A talented improvisational actress, she was a member of The Groundlings Theater along with comedians Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig
• Best known for playing comedic roles on television shows like "Reno 911!" and "Rules of Engagement․"