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Michelle Aldridge
Comedian / Writer / Virgo
Fancy Bio
Michelle Aldridge is a Chicago-based comedian and Virgo. This Michigander has been honing her improv, sketch, writing, and stand-up skills for nearly a decade at renowned comedy theaters in DC, Tokyo, and Chicago. She’s performed as a part of the Chicago Women’s Funny Fest, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Harold team Mothership, and the Second City Training Center’s HouseCo and musical HouseCo. Her solo show The 30-Year-Old Virgo premiered at the Annoyance Theatre in 2019 and was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Michelle is currently seeking representation and a corgi to adopt in Chicago. Follow her @gingerlymyself to see what her curly bangs look like today. Michelle is endlessly thankful for her family, friends, comedy mentors, and cheesy potatoes.
Fancy Performances
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