Sarah Sherman

Sarah Sherman was born on November 7, 1996, in Dallas, Texas, and raised in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois. She developed an interest in comedy and performance art during her teenage years and went on to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied performance art. Her early comedy career was rooted in the underground performance and comedy scenes of Chicago, where she became known for her boundary-pushing, surreal, and often grotesque comedic style under the stage name “Sarah Squirm.”

Sherman’s comedy is characterized by its visceral, absurdist approach, blending body horror, prop comedy, and gross-out humor with sharp wit and social commentary. She honed her craft performing at venues across Chicago and New York, building a devoted following in the alternative comedy scene. Her viral videos and live shows, which often featured outrageous practical effects and physical comedy, caught the attention of comedy industry professionals and led to her big break.

In 2021, Sherman joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player, making her one of the youngest cast members at the time. She quickly became known for her energetic performances, memorable characters, and her recurring “Sarah Sherman’s Show” segment on Weekend Update, where she would engage in absurd confrontations with anchor Colin Jost. Her unique style brought a fresh, chaotic energy to the show that resonated with younger audiences and helped revitalize the program’s appeal.

Beyond SNL, Sherman has continued to perform stand-up comedy and has appeared in various film and television projects. She has been praised for bringing a genuinely alternative sensibility to mainstream television and for pushing the boundaries of what sketch comedy can be. Her net worth of approximately $3 million reflects her growing career in entertainment, including her SNL salary, touring income, writing credits, and brand partnerships.