Acting

Adrianne Chalepah

Adrianne Chalepah (she/her/they/them) is a multifaceted talent whose journey in entertainment began at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. During her time at college, she cultivated her abilities in film production, journalism, and stand-up comedy. After graduating with distinction, she became a vital member of the renowned Native stand-up group “49 Laughs Comedy” and played a significant role in founding “Three Sisters Comedy.” These platforms enabled her to showcase her comedic talents across nearly all 50 U.S. states and several Canadian provinces.

In 2021, Chalepah was recognized as a finalist in the Yes and Laughter Lab and was awarded the inaugural TimeWarner Media IAIA Creative Writing Scholarship. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and has contributed her literary work to Betsy Bird’s anthology “Funny Women.” As a featured performer at events like the CloudTop Comedy Festival and the Traverse City Comedy Fest, she has left an indelible mark on the comedy scene.

Adrianne has also made her presence felt on screen, appearing in FX’s “Reservation Dogs,” Peacock’s “Rutherford Falls,” and Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers.” A proud member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and an Apache Tribe Chalepah, she is also a devoted mother of four and a graduate of a boarding school, embodying a rich cultural heritage in her work.

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