Janet McNamara
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About
Stand-up comedian who has been featured on America's Got Talent, American Idol, and Don't Tell Comedy. She has captured a growing online audience of over 150,000 followers on Instagram by creating comedy about corporate life, workplace experiences, and neurodivergence.
Before fame
She began pursuing stand-up comedy in 2010 after an American Idol audition she did on a whim made it onto the show.
Trivia
She recorded her debut hour-long comedy special, Not Smart Enough, at The Gutter in Brooklyn, New York, which was later released on YouTube and became a major hit. For over 15 years, she balanced her stand-up comedy career with a full-time job as an accountant in her hometown.
Family life
She has incorporated personal experiences into her comedy, including the death of her father.
Associated with
She has received praise and support from well-known comedians including Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, and Bill Burr, who have publicly shared and championed her work.
