Karen describes herself as having an optimistic outlook (even though her therapist describes her as being in complete denial). Either way everything is coming up roses when you talk to Karen! Originally from Pittsfield Mass she spent her early 20's as cigarette girl at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and then moved to San Diego, CA where she became a regular at both the Comedy Store and The Improv. Karen has opened for such show biz legends as Bob Hope, Ray Charles and The Monkees. She is a regular on the number one morning radio show in the country, "Bob and Tom" and can be seen on Comedy Centrals, "Live at Gotham" and "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen." She just recently made her acting debut playing the lead role of Sue Burrow in the upcoming movie "Return To Sender" and has been feature in the book "Women's Lip" edited by Roz Warren and Moxxie Greeting Cards. Karen also just finished a special performance in David Brenner Presents, "What's So Funny?" and was asked to return for "The Best Of The What's So Funny series." Her major influence is Gracie Allen.