Jane Wickline

Jane Wickline
Wickline in December 2025
Born (1999-07-01) July 1, 1999
EducationOberlin College (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • musician
Years active2020–present

Jane Wickline (born July 1, 1999)[1] is an American actress, comedian, and musician. She first gained attention for her sketch comedy videos on TikTok, where she was known for her deadpan humor. Wickline is in her second season as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, having joined the show in 2024 during its 50th season.

Early life

The eldest of three siblings, Wickline grew up in Los Angeles.[2] She attended Santa Monica High School, where she was active in the school band, playing jazz trumpet and piano. She graduated in 2017,[3] then attended Oberlin College.[4] There, she participated in the sketch comedy group Good Talk and edited the college satire publication The Grape.[5] She graduated in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in creative writing.[6][7]

Wickline's mother Marcy Hardart is a pediatrician who worked in television early in her career; at SNL as an assistant to Lorne Michaels from 1987 to 1990[8] and as a production manager at MTV in the early 1990s.[9] Her father is comedy writer Matt Wickline, who was part of Late Night with David Letterman's original writing staff.[9]

Career

Wickline began making comedy videos in late 2020 when Oberlin suspended classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She gained a large following on TikTok, becoming known for her viral character-driven sketches blending deadpan delivery with absurdist, surreal humor. After graduating in 2021, she worked as a copy editor in Philadelphia while continuing to post comedy videos on TikTok.[10][11] In a 2021 interview, when asked about her goals, she said she "would love to write comedy in some capacity".[12]

After moving to New York City to pursue performing live comedy, Wickline befriended comedian Liva Pierce while both were performing stand-up comedy at the same open mic shows.[13] They formed the musical comedy duo Dukes, which became a fixture at Joe's Pub.[10][14] Gaining attention for her viral videos on TikTok led to bigger opportunities, landing Wickline a spot as a cast member of Stapleview, launched in 2022 as TikTok's first long-format sketch comedy show.[15][16] She also wrote on shows for the Dropout network. In early 2024, she co-starred in the indie drama My First Film.[2]

In September 2024, Wickline was announced as a new featured player on Saturday Night Live's 50th season.[17][2][4] As of 2026, she has spent two seasons on SNL, where she has become best known for performing her songs on Weekend Update. She also recurs on Weekend Update alongside Marcello Hernández as "The Couple You Can't Believe Are Together".

Outside of SNL, Wickline continues to tour with Liva Pierce. Their comedy musical Dukes made its off-Broadway debut with a run at the Soho Playhouse in July 2026.[18]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2024 My First Film Alexis

Television

Years Title Role Notes
2022 Stapleview Sketch performer
2024–present Saturday Night Live Cast member

References

  1. ↑ Wickline, Jane (July 2, 2016). "we can go to R rated movies now, woohoo! 🎉🎉". Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Instagram.com.
  2. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2024). "SNL Adds Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim & Jane Wickline To Cast For Season 50, Promotes Trio As Chloe Troast Departs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ Leffler, Thomas (September 17, 2024). "Samohi alum joins 'Saturday Night Live' cast". Santa Monica Daily Press. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Nickoloff, Annie (September 20, 2024). "Oberlin College Alum Joins "Saturday Night Live" Cast". clevelandmagazine.com. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ Perrins, Richard (September 18, 2024). "Oberlin College graduate named Saturday Night Live cast member". medina-gazette.com. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ Perrins, Richard (September 18, 2024). "Oberlin College graduate named Saturday Night Live cast member". The Chronicle-Telegram. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  7. ↑ Fleischer, Daniel (February 26, 2021). "Obies Take TikTok". The Oberlin Review. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Former Female 'Saturday Night Live' Staffers Issue Statement of Support for Al Franken". Variety. November 21, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "WEDDINGS;Marcella Hardart, Matthew Wickline". The New York Times. February 18, 1996. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  10. 1 2 Bloch, Emily (September 10, 2024). "SNL drafts internet personality with Philly ties Jane Wickline". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Essay: Jane Wickline is 'SNL's' most polarizing player. That's what makes her special". Los Angeles Times. May 14, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ Lindsay, Kate (August 18, 2021). "Jane Wickline on taking comedy TikTok to the next level". embedded.substack.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024. The 22-year-old explains how she writes and produces some of the most elaborate sketches on the app.
  13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crdJHFnpG3U
  14. ↑ Murphy, Chris (September 10, 2024). "Live From New York, It's Three New Saturday Night Live Cast Members". Vanity Fair. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  15. ↑ Contreras, Brian (March 24, 2022). "'It's like SNL TikTok': A peek inside 'Stapleview,' a viral live comedy show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  16. ↑ Hayes, Dade (March 2, 2022). "TikTok Live To Debut First Fully Produced Sketch Comedy Show And Channel With Sam Grey-Backed 'Stapleview'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  17. ↑ Gularte, Alejandra; Fox, Jesse David (September 10, 2024). "SNL Adds Three New Cast Members for Season 50". Vulture. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  18. ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Jane-Wickline-and-Liva-Pierces-DUKES-To-Open-Off-Broadway-at-SoHo-Playhouse-20260616


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