I joined an improv comedy group. Ours was named 'Quick Fire!' with an exclamation point. It was when I auditioned for that team and got on it and felt like... I'll just say I felt like I was good at it. Ellie Kemper auditioncomedyexclamation share on social
I love, love, love, love, love, love Naeem Khan. Every dress he makes looks like it belongs in a museum. You put it on, and you feel like royalty. Ellie Kemper belongdressfeel Change image and share on social
My painting teacher in high school used to say, 'I can't paint like I want to, but through practice I'll get better.' But I don't think that's true. I think sometimes you just can't paint. Ellie Kemper highpaintpractice Change image and share on social
Growing up, I had one very specific idea of what a wedding should be, and that was the wedding of Fraulein Maria and Captain von Trapp in 'The Sound of Music.' Ellie Kemper captainfrauleingrow Change image and share on social
New York is like the weirdest city in the United States, in a great way, and Los Angeles is probably more similar to most of America. Ellie Kemper americaangelescity Change image and share on social
For a few months, I'd have a green juice every day, but one day, I realized I'd rather eat those ingredients than drink them. Ellie Kemper daydrinkeat Change image and share on social
'Kimmy' first and foremost is a show about a woman overcoming the odds. I think that they write the show in a way that you're not beaten over the head with it, but showing and not telling. I think that's really powerful. Ellie Kemper beatforemosthead share on social
I have found I'm leaning toward more vibrant colors because I'm so happy in them. Ellie Kemper colorfindhappy Change image and share on social
I think I get certain pleasure from writing what I'm performing. Ellie Kemper performpleasurewrite Change image and share on social
One nice thing that I have discovered about Los Angeles is the enthusiasm with which people dress. Ellie Kemper angelesdiscoverdress Change image and share on social