About Mary Ryan Brown
Mary Ryan Brown is an ambitious rose-sniffer. Born, raised, and still residing in Mississippi, Mary Ryan both mocks and participates in the cultural carnival of the Deep South. She loves to establish patterns, then disturb them. Tell stories, then revise them in real time. Oh–and talk about the Muppets, motherhood, and the death of the English major.
Mary Ryan began writing and performing standup comedy in 2022, after a bout of postpartum depression sent her into a spiral of artistic renewal. In 2024, she began posting satirical caricatures of Southern women on Instagram. In these first years of her comedy career, Mary Ryan has shot a forthcoming Dry Bar Comedy special, performed on the Nateland Showcase, headlined several sold-out shows, opened for national headliners, and more.
With a growing online presence, a loyal audience, and a dogged willingness to work, Mary Ryan Brown is a one-of-a-kind creative ally. From the page to the stage, she leaves an undeniable emotional signature on every project she touches.
