Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein is an American musician, writer, actor, and comedian best known as a founding member of the rock band Sleater-Kinney.

Carrie Brownstein is an American musician, writer, actor, and comedian best known as a founding member of the rock band Sleater-Kinney. She also co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the sketch-comedy series Portlandia with Fred Armisen. Brownstein was born in Seattle, Washington, on September 27, 1974.

Early life

Carrie Brownstein was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1974. She grew up in Washington and later attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, where she became active in the Pacific Northwest music scene.

Music career

Brownstein first gained attention as a member of the band Excuse 17. In 1994, she co-founded the rock band Sleater-Kinney, which became her most prominent musical project. During Sleater-Kinney's hiatus, she performed with the band Wild Flag. She is recognized for her guitar work and vocals.

Television and comedy

Brownstein co-created the sketch-comedy series Portlandia with Fred Armisen. She also co-wrote and starred in the series, which aired from 2011 to 2018. The show became one of her best-known non-musical projects and expanded her profile as a writer and performer.

Writing

Brownstein has written essays and cultural commentary for various publications, including The New York Times, The Believer, and Slate. In 2015, she published a memoir titled Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl.