Katie Rich (born June 30, 1983) is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actress—best known for her six-season tenure as a writer on Saturday Night Live, where she became one of the key voices behind the iconic Weekend Update segment. SNL FandomWikipedia
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Raised on Chicago’s South Side, Katie attended Carl Sandburg High School before studying at Northwestern University. Wikipedia+1
She cut her comedic teeth at Chicago’s legendary improv venues—starting with iO Theater in a group called Carl and the Passions, then moving on to The Second City Touring Company and ultimately the Mainstage. There, she co-created and performed in acclaimed revues like South Side of Heaven and Let Them Eat Chaos, earning critical praise and Joseph Jefferson Award nominations. Wikipedia+2The Second City+2
In December 2013, after two auditions and a recommendation from cast member Cecily Strong, Katie was hired by Saturday Night Live as one of the writers on Weekend Update. resumes.breakdownexpress.com+4Wikipedia+4Famous Birthdays+4
She remained a writer on the show until 2019, a run marked by both laughter and controversy. In January 2017, she was suspended following an insensitive tweet about Barron Trump, which she later apologized for and resumed work months later as part of the Weekend Update Summer Edition. Wikipedia+2SNL Fandom+2
Katie’s on-camera credits span comedy and character work:
Films like The Ice Harvest (2005), Janie Jones (2010), and Bad Johnson (2014) harleyquinn.fandom.com+3IMDb+3Famous Birthdays+3Famous Birthdays+4Wikipedia+4harleyquinn.fandom.com+4
Netflix’s It’s Bruno and voice acting on Our Cartoon President Famous Birthdays+3Wikipedia+3harleyquinn.fandom.com+3
She’s also a prolific writer and producer for various award shows—the ESPYS, Golden Globes, Emmys, and NFL Honors among them. Wikipedia+2harleyquinn.fandom.com+2
Katie co-created and executive produced the Netflix animated series Chicago Party Aunt, and is involved in the DC universe, serving as co-executive producer for Kite Man: Hell Yeah! and executive producer/writer for Harley Quinn Season 5. Wikipedia+1
Throughout her SNL tenure, Katie earned multiple Emmy nominations and a Writers Guild of America nomination for Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series in 2015 along with the other SNL writers. Wikipedia+1
Katie married Devlin Murdock in July 2015; she’s split her time between New York and Chicago. Wikipedia+1
She has been candid about her struggles with anxiety and panic disorder, offering a resonant voice for mental health in the comedy world. Wikipedia
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Highlights
Origins & Training
Chicago upbringing; Northwestern education; iO and Second City alum
SNL Career
Writer on Weekend Update (2013–2019); brief suspension and return
On-Screen Work
The Ice Harvest, Janie Jones, Bad Johnson, It’s Bruno, Our Cartoon President
Producing & Creation
Co-creator of Chicago Party Aunt; EP on Harley Quinn, Kite Man; writer for award shows
Awards
Emmy and WGA nominations
Personal Life
Married, mental health advocate