Kristen Schaal, born on January 24, 1978, in Longmont, Colorado, is an American actress, comedian, writer, and voice artist. Raised on her family's cattle ranch, she developed a unique comedic style influenced by her rural upbringing. She attended the University of Colorado in Boulder before graduating from Northwestern University.

She moved to New York in 2000 to pursue a career in comedy. Kristen is best known for her roles as Louise Belcher on the animated series "Bob's Burgers" and Mabel Pines on "Gravity Falls." Her distinctive high-pitched, childlike voice has become her trademark.

Her career took off when she was included in the New York article "The Ten Funniest New Yorkers You've Never Heard Of" in 2005. She has since appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including "Flight of the Conchords," "The Last Man on Earth," and "30 Rock."

Kristen Schaal has also lent her voice to characters in animated films like "Toy Story 3" and "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2." Her versatility as a performer has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

Kristen Schaal has also been an occasional commentator on "The Daily Show" from 2008 to 2016. She has won several awards for her stand-up comedy, including the Andy Kaufman Award and the Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Kristen Schaal is married to writer Rich Blomquist, and they have a daughter named Ruby.