Feb 22, 1966

Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

Rachel Dratch grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts. After graduating from
Dartmouth College with a degree in Drama and Psychology, she moved out to
Chicago where she studied with Del Close at Improvolympic. She was on the
house team, "Victim's Family" with Adam McKay. Rachel went on to tour with
the Second City Touring Company and eventually advanced to the Second City
Mainstage where she appeared in four revues: Pinata Full Of Bees, Citizen
Gates, Paradigm Lost, and Promisekeepers Losers W... ... (read more...) eepers. For the latter two
she received the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress in a Revue. After
leaving the mainstage, she wrote and performed in the 2-person sketch show
Dratch And Fey with Tina Fey. The show was seen at Second City, Upright
Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC, and the Aspen Comedy Festival. In the fall
of 1999, Rachel joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, where she performed
for 7 years. Her memorable characters include Boston teen Denise, the
"Lovers" professors with Will Ferrell, junior high school student Sheldon,
and Debbie Downer.