Carrie Brownstein
Carrie Rachel Brownstein is an American musician, writer, and actress born in 1974.
She first gained recognition as a member of the band Excuse 17 before co-founding the acclaimed punk-indie trio Sleater-Kinney.
During a hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein formed Wild Flag and collaborated with Fred Armisen on the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedy series Portlandia.
She has since reunited with Sleater-Kinney and continues to tour with the band.
Brownstein's memoir, released in 2015, showcases her talents as a writer and offers insights into her multifaceted career in music and entertainment.
