Second City Alumni on SNL
Second City has supplied many cast members to Saturday Night Live. The Chicago-based improv and sketch comedy school is known for training performers who later join SNL. Alumni often bring character-driven writing and ensemble timing to the show.
Notable Second City Alumni on SNL
Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Amy Poehler, and Keegan-Michael Key are among the Second City alumni on SNL who became prominent writers or cast members. Their work helped define eras of the show and influenced modern sketch comedy.
How Second City Shapes SNL Talent
Second City uses long-form improv and writing rooms to develop performers. Many SNL cast members credit the theater for teaching them how to build characters and collaborate quickly. For more background, see Second City.
