RACHEL FORMAN is a writer and comedian with over two decades of experience in film, TV, animation and live comedy. She has performed standup and improv at Hollywood mainstays The Comedy Store and The UCB Theater, and regularly coaches other comedians. She wrote the short film BAD ASSISTANT, which stars Jason Schwartzman and has earned prizes at multiple festivals, including Best Dark Comedy and Best Writing. Her latest short THE HOLE will make its debut on the 2025 festival circuit. In the animation sphere, Rachel has written for and developed shows with Gaumont, Nickelodeon, Disney and Spinmaster. She is also a weekly contributor to the humor blog Chortle. Keep an eye out for her first comedy special dropping this year!