Corin Wells
Corin Wells is an actress, writer, producer, and comedian. She received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Career
[edit]Wells first studied improv at Philly Improv Theater.[1] In 2014 she began taking classes at UCB Theatre, and eventually joined the musical improv team Rumpleteaser.[1] She is a mezzo-soprano.[2] In November 2020 she cofounded Squirrel Comedy Theatre, a nonprofit training and performance theatre in New York.[1] She also received recognition for a parody video of conservative media personality Candace Owens.[3]
Wells was a staff writer for seasons one and two of The Amber Ruffin Show.[4] She was next hired as a writer and producer for A Black Lady Sketch Show.[5] She also wrote for the animated comedy Kevin (2026).[6] She has appeared on the Dropout series Very Important People[7] and Make Some Noise.[8]
Accolades
[edit]- 2021 – Just for Laughs, New Faces[10]
- 2023 – Nominee, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series (for A Black Lady Sketch Show)[11]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Brunner, Jeryl. "Taking Agency Over Their Careers, These Beloved Improvisers Formed Their Own Nonprofit Comedy Theater And School". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2026-08-31. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ "Corin Wells". Extra Extra Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Kelly-Clyne, Luke; Techler, Graham (2020-11-30). "The Best Comedy Shorts of November 2020". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Schneider, Michael (2021-04-13). "'Amber Ruffin Show' Expands Writing Staff As Peacock Talk Show Heads Toward Year Two (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ "'A Black Lady Sketch Show' takes lots of improv and holding back laughs, its creator says". Los Angeles Times. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Azeem, Safwan (2026-06-22). "Prime Video Officially Cancels Popular Adult Animated Series". Collider. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Davy, Brint (2025-07-15). "'Very Important People' Snubbed In Emmy Talk Series Category It Can't Win". Book and Film Globe. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Make Some Noise: This Dream Is Too Messed Up Even for Freddy Krueger | TVmaze. Retrieved 2026-10-01 – via www.tvmaze.com.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (2026-02-25). "SXSW Unveils 2026 Comedy Lineup: Bill Burr, Chelsea Peretti, Devon Walker, Eric André, Frankie Quiñones & Natasha Leggero Among Dozens Of Participants". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2021-07-26). "Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Sets 2021 New Faces Showcase Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ "Outstanding Scripted Variety Series 2023 - Nominees & Winners Emmy Awards". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
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