Austin comedy biography
About Martha Kelly
Martha Kelly developed a defining part of her stand-up career in Austin, where her restrained delivery, precise writing, and self-deprecating point of view stood apart from louder club styles. She won Funniest Person in Austin in 2000 and became a familiar presence at Cap City and on independent local stages.
Her national stand-up credits include Comedy Central's The Half Hour, Premium Blend, late-night television, and festival appearances. Kelly later built an acting career that includes Baskets and an Emmy-nominated guest role on Euphoria while retaining a strong connection to the city that helped shape her comedy.
Selected work
Credits and appearances
- Baskets
- Comedy Central: The Half Hour
- 2000 Funniest Person in Austin
- Austin stand-up scene