Hailing from Milton, MA, critically-acclaimed actress, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author Jenny Slate is one of the most versatile creators in Hollywood. Slate was a standout cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2013-2015, and quickly transitioned to television and film work, making her feature film debut in 2014 in the award-winning Obvious Child (2014 Official PIFF Selection).
Slate shines in everything she does, including celebrated series work on NBC’s Parks & Recreation, Amazon Prime’s I Want You Back, Netflix’s Big Mouth, and Fox’s The Great North. Her feature film roles include the wildly popular Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Secret Life of Pets, and the highly anticipated MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON, which is featured in this year’s festival.