Krista Atkinson

Krista grew up in Southern Illinois where the cows and corn are plentiful. As soon as she possibly could she got out of all that fresh air to pursue the life of a Chicago city gal. Don’t let her classy outfits and heels fool you– she has a potty-mouth! Divorce, d**k pics, dating, and dashed dreams: it’s all fair game for this brassy, brazen, bawdy blonde who has lived a full life and has a lot to say about it.

Krista received a BA in Theatre at Southern Illinois University performing in both plays and musicals, such as Katherine in “Taming of the Shrew,” “The Vagina Monologues,” “Parade,” and “Dracula.” Since her move to Chicago, Krista has trained in improv at The Second City and The Annoyance, burlesque at Vaudezilla, and stand-up with Feminine Comique.

Krista is a co-producer of Just Dickin’ Around, a women- and queer-friendly comedy collective that creates supportive, empowering open mics and showcases. She has performed all over Chicago at places including Zanies Comedy Clubs, Laugh Factory, Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, UP Comedy Club at Second City, The Lincoln Lodge, Comedy Sportz, and Stage 773. She recently opened for Comedy Central’s Roast Battle at The Comedy Store in LA. In NYC she has graced the stages of Broadway Comedy Club, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, and Peoples Improv Theatre, to name a few. She has toured LA, NYC, and the Midwest on several tours. As well as Toronto in the SheDot Comedy Festival, and Boston in the Boston Comedy Arts Festival.

In addition to being a comic rock star, Krista is a voice over artist as well as a trained theatrical, film, and commercial actress. In between all of these performances, she manages to write a successful blog detailing her work with and love of senior citizens.