Grace Kuhlenschmidt

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Grace Kuhlenschmidt
Born (1995-06-30) June 30, 1995 (age 30)
Education Skidmore College
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • television personality
Years active2020–present

Grace Kuhlenschmidt (born June 30, 1995) [1] [2] is an American comedian, actress, and television personality. Since 2023, she has been a correspondent on The Daily Show .

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Early life and career

Kuhlenschmidt grew up in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. [3] She attended St. Matthew's Episcopal School and Marymount High School. [4] [5] She later moved to Saratoga Springs, New York, to attend Skidmore College, where she studied psychology. [3] [6] While in college, she participated in an improv group and a sketch comedy group. [7]

She lived in Chicago from 2017 to 2020, when she moved to New York City. [3] [8] [9] During the COVID-19 pandemic, she gained a following by posting on TikTok. [10] [11] In 2023, she made her debut as a correspondent on The Daily Show . [12] [13]

Personal life

Kuhlenschmidt is a lesbian. [14] [15] She is in a relationship with Brooke Peshke. [16]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021 Ziwe MelodiaEpisode: "Immigration" [17]
2022 Search Party Pepper7 episodes [18]
Killing It Airport coworkerEpisode: "Desperate Measures"
2023–present The Daily Show HerselfCorrespondent; recurring [19]
2025 Adults TarynEpisode: "Theracide" [20]

Film

YearTitleRoleRef.
2023 Molli and Max in the Future Triangulon [21]
2024 Boys Go to Jupiter Freckles [22]

Music videos

YearTitleArtistRoleRef.
2023"Every F*cking Time" Claud Self [23]

References

  1. Kuhlenschmidt, Grace [@gkuhlenschmidt]; (June 30, 2022). "i'm 27. love u all, happy pride" . Retrieved April 3, 2025 via Instagram.
  2. Kuhlenschmidt, Grace [@gkuhlenschmidt]; (June 30, 2021). "if i had a twin today would be her birthday 💔" . Retrieved April 3, 2025 via Instagram.
  3. 1 2 3 Bondi, Gabrielle (August 23, 2024). "Grace Kuhlenschmidt's Comedy Is The Perfect Antidote To The 2024 Election". Bustle . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  4. Galluzzo, Steve (May 30, 2011). "Kuhlenschmidt Takes Her Turn at Marymount". Patch Media . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  5. Jackson, Hannah (June 20, 2024). "How Grace Kuhlenschmidt Became the First 'Straight Lesbian' Correspondent on 'The Daily Show'". Vogue . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  6. Bernstein, Emma; Kaplan, Emily (April 19, 2016). "Campus Cutie: Grace Kuhlenschmidt". Her Campus . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  7. Griffiths, Sophie (October 16, 2020). "COMEDY: Say hello to Grace Kuhlenschmidt, your new favourite TikToker". Diva . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  8. Mancini, Alaina (January 28, 2023). "4 Social Media Superstars Katie Thinks You Should Follow Immediately". Katie Couric Media . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  9. Goldfine, Jael (June 30, 2020). "This Generation of Comedy Is Queer: 21 LGBTQ Comedians We Love". Paper . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  10. Holt, Brianna (July 13, 2021). "Famous, but not ultra famous: meet the internet's 'in-betweeners'". The Guardian . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  11. Crowley, Chris (September 3, 2021). "Comedian Grace Kuhlenschmidt Likes a Thick Spread". Grub Street . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  12. White, Peter (October 26, 2023). "'The Daily Show' Introduces Another New Face, Grace Kuhlenschmidt". Deadline . Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  13. Carr, Mary Kate (October 27, 2023). "Get to know Grace Kuhlenschmidt, the newest The Daily Show correspondent". The A.V. Club . Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  14. DeLoye, Logan (March 4, 2024). "Comedian Grace Kuhlenschmidt Reveals How She Landed A Job At The Daily Show". IHeartRadio . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  15. Lichtenstein, Isabelle (June 26, 2021). "Grace Kuhlenschmidt". GO . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  16. Moran, Justin (February 14, 2025). "PAPER's Valentine's Day Portfolio: Love Is Trending". Paper . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  17. White, Peter (October 26, 2023). "'The Daily Show' Introduces Another New Face, Grace Kuhlenschmidt". Deadline . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  18. Carr, Mary Kate (October 27, 2023). "Get to know Grace Kuhlenschmidt, the newest The Daily Show correspondent". The A.V. Club . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  19. DeFrank, Daren (January 30, 2025). "'The Daily Show' Challenges Gen Z to Delete Social Media Apps Run by Trump-Aligned Billionaires". TheWrap . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  20. Otterson, Joe (April 8, 2025). "Julia Fox, Charlie Cox, Ray Nicholson Among Guest Stars Set for FX Comedy Series 'Adults'". Variety . Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  21. Goldbart, Max (August 12, 2022). "'The Flight Attendant's Zosia Mamet & 'SNL's Aristotle Athari Lead Sci-Fi Romcom 'Molli & Max In The Future'". Deadline . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  22. Horst, Carole (February 7, 2024). "Julio Torres, Tavi Gevinson Lead Voice Cast for Animator Julian Glander's Feature Debut 'Boys Go to Jupiter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  23. Brodsky, Rachel (May 2, 2023). "Claud Shares New Song "Every Fucking Time": Listen". Stereogum . Retrieved March 12, 2025.