Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Ana Gasteyer

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Dec 23, 2025

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ANECDOTE

From Northwestern To The Groundlings

Ana moved from Northwestern to LA after seeing The Second City and Groundlings, inspired by funny women performers.
Early Groundlings peers included Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri, Maya Rudolph, and Will Forte.

INSIGHT

Preparation Eliminates Regret

Ana believes giving your all prevents future regret even if you don't get the job.
She prepared exhaustively for SNL auditions so she could face any outcome without remorse.

ANECDOTE

SNL Audition Characters Brought Back

For her SNL audition Ana performed characters she later used on the show, including her NPR lady and a Martha Stewart impression.
She brought a Martha wig and did impressions like Cokie Roberts during the audition.

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