Mary Beth Barone

Mary Beth Barone is a comedian, writer, and actor known for her incisive, self-aware comedic voice. She stars in the hit Amazon/A24 comedy series Overcompensating, where she also serves as a writer, further showcasing her range both on screen and behind the scenes. Mary Beth made her late-night stand-up debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and returned to perform on the show again in 2024, marking a major milestone in her stand-up career. In April 2024, Mary Beth self-produced and released her first stand-up special, Thought Provoking, a project that highlights her distinct point of view and willingness to push comedic boundaries. She has headlined sold-out shows at major festivals including the New York Comedy Festival, Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In addition to stand-up and television, Mary Beth is the co-host of the popular podcast Ride alongside Benito Skinner. Her stand-up has been accurately described as dark, post-modern, and ingeniously self-aware—delivering comedy that is as thoughtful as it is fearless.