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Sarah Sherman

Sarah Sherman (born Sarah Nicole Sherman on March 7, 1993) is an American comedian, actress, and screenwriter known for surreal, body-horror-influenced comedy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sarah Sherman (born Sarah Nicole Sherman on March 7, 1993) is an American comedian, actress, and screenwriter known for surreal, body-horror-influenced comedy. She is also known professionally as Sarah Squirm and has been a cast member on Saturday Night Live since 2021.

Early life and education

Sarah Sherman was born in Great Neck, New York, and later attended Northwestern University, where she earned a BA. Sources describe her as having grown up on Long Island.

Comedy style

Sherman is widely associated with surreal humor and body-horror comedy. Her stage persona Sarah Squirm is part of that performance style.

Saturday Night Live

Sherman joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player in season 47 in 2021 and was promoted to repertory player in 2023. NBC’s cast page notes that she returned for her fourth season in the program.

Other work

Before and alongside SNL, Sherman performed stand-up and toured with comedy shows including Helltrap Nightmare. She has also worked as an actress and screenwriter in film and television.

Key facts

  • She became a featured player on Saturday Night Live in October 2021 and was promoted to repertory status in October 2023.
  • Sherman is known for surreal comedy and body-horror elements in her performances.
  • She performs and has performed under the stage name Sarah Squirm.
  • She is from Long Island, New York, and studied at Northwestern University.
  • Her work includes television, stand-up comedy, and screenwriting.
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Canadian context

Sarah Sherman has an audience in Canada through Saturday Night Live broadcasts and Canadian coverage of contemporary comedy and entertainment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sarah Sherman?
Sarah Sherman is an American comedian, actress, and screenwriter known for surreal and body-horror comedy and for appearing on Saturday Night Live.
What is Sarah Sherman’s stage name?
She also performs under the name Sarah Squirm.
When was Sarah Sherman born?
She was born on March 7, 1993.
What is Sarah Sherman best known for?
She is best known for her cast work on Saturday Night Live and her distinctive surreal comedy style.
Where did Sarah Sherman go to university?
She attended Northwestern University, where she earned a BA.
Is Sarah Sherman American?
Yes. She is an American comedian, actress, and screenwriter.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Sherman
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, stage name, education, years active, and SNL role.
  2. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/credits/repertoryplayer/sarah-sherman
    Supports: SNL cast status, comedy background, touring work, and origin details.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/sarah_sherman_3
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, career overview, stage name, comedy style, and early career notes.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7567645/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and selected acting/writing credits.