Kerri's Bio
Born in Dearborn, Michigan, it all started at the tender age of 2 when Kerri Pomarolli found her comedic calling,
she knew how to tell jokes and became addicted to making people laugh.
Her very Southern mother had different plans for her and enrolled her immediately
in dance classes where Kerri found a way to express her other talent. She was well
on her way to becoming a professional dancer when tragedy struck at age 11. She was
diagnosed with Scoliosis and went through extensive and painful treatment. Finally,
she had spinal fusion surgery that placed two metal rods in her back and allowed her
to live a normal life, but she knew her dreams for a ballet career were over.
Devastated but determined, she decided to try acting. Kerri got the phone book and
called the local theater company and said "Hello my name is Kerri Pomarolli I'm 11 and
I want to be an actress". She auditioned and was cast, as the lead role in Lillian Hellman's
"The Children's Hour". She got the theater bug.
Her accomplishments proceeded through high school performing in theater, musicals and
commercials. She toured Italy with a classical theater study program through the University
of Michigan and performed in the Greek Operetta, "The Bachae."
She graduated from Northville High School and was accepted at University of Michigan where
she received her Musical Theater BFA and joined the Alpha Phi Sorority.
During her summer semester she studied at Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC and went on to
London to study at the British American Drama Academy and was offered a role in "Revenger's
Tragedy" at the prestigious Young Vic Theater. She impressed director Simon Stokes (Dangerous
Liaisons) so much he cast Kerri in the lead role as Vindice even though the part was
written for a man.
After college Kerri moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
She graduated from the two-year program at Second City and performed on the main stage in
LA with "The Thompsons" for a season. She also studied at the Groundlings for Improv and joined
the award winning theater ensemble, "The Actors Coop". Kerri paired up with known television actor
Gary Hershberger to co-found the inspirational drama ministry, "Act In Faith" that is getting rave
reviews for their honest and heartfelt dramas on life's tough issues. They perform at marriage
conferences and church events across the country with the theme, Real Life, Real Problem,
and Real Faith.
Kerri came to Hollywood searching out that one role that would make her famous but found compromising her faith was not worth the star on the Walk of Fame. One night after much prayer it was apparent that God had other plans for her, Kerri was to do stand up. She was led to her first gig, in all places, at the world famous Hollywood Improv. Although she performed in front of a very secular crowd Kerri was the only performer asked to come back. Kerri continues to hone her craft by working the comedy club circuit and has become one of the most sought after Christian comedians and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has shared the stage with such diverse Christian Comedians as Ron McGehee, Sherri Shepherd, Carlos Oscar and Anthony Griffith. Whether she's at a secular comedy club or a church congregation Pomarolli uses comedy as her pulpit and has become an innovative and charismatic evangelical.
Kerri is also an accomplished actress, published author and veteran of television with credits that
include 28 appearances on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, recurring
roles on Port Charles and Young and the Restless, and
Lifetime Network. She has been a popular guest on many TV shows on Fox,
TBN, CBN, The Total Living Network, ABC, ABC Family Network, The Joni Show, CNN Headline News Showbiz Tonight, Hallmark Channel, Pre Show Host GMA/Dove Awards
and many others. Kerri and husband comedian Ron McGehee appeared on the Oxygen Network's hit reality show, Tori and Dean: Inn Love and starred and co-produced a pilot, along with Ron, produced by Eastgate Productions. The pilot, www.ilovekerri.tv, demonstrates both their comedic ability to interact as they take on the task of home improvement. As you will see, their complete lack of skills is downright comical. I Love Kerri premiered on Sky Angel.
Kerri also writes her own advice column in national
magazines, contributing writer for the new national magazine "Hope For Women", writing articles for the Teen magazine Brio, is a
contributing writer in Flint Wainess" new book "It's Not Me It's You", collaborating
with author Matthew Paul Turner on new book to be released in Fall 2007 by Nav Press, and is part of a new book
"Relevant Nation 50 Revolutionaries Under 40" in stores now published by Relevant Press.
Her book, "If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself
Single" is in Christian bookstores nationally, and just re-released to reach a secular audience under Boys Like Girls Named Jennie and you can read her Award Winning “Best Column” national syndicated column Report From A Hollywood God Girl and her cartoon, Kerri, in The Chronicle Christian Newspapers.
Kerri Pomarolli lives in the Los Angles area with her husband of 3 years, comedian Ron McGehee and new addition baby Lucy.
Kerri's Testimonial
"I moved to LA to pursue my dreams... famous actress/trophy wife. I went to church only when there was parking
and did things exactly the way I planned them. Funny how even though I was getting worldly success and my mom had
things to brag about at bridge I wasn't happy. I knew something had to change. I silently prayed one night while
sitting in a show... 'God I just want to perform. however You see fit. I just want to come back to You.'
That was the most powerful prayer because the very next day things changed. I started a ministry called
Act in Faith that provides original dramas for churches with Hollywood actors and directors. We've been
touring ever since. In the midst of that, God led me to stand up comedy. Not only did He want me to talk about
HIM, He wanted me to do it in Hollywood where He wasn't getting much stage time. I said YES and everything took
off from there. It's been my honor and passion to go out, talk about HIM and what He's doing in my life, to people
from all walks of life—and I'm loving every minute of it."
Kerri Pomarolli has become one of the loudest voices on faith and is making a difference in Hollywood. From movies and television to standup comedy she tours extensively becoming one of the most sought after comedians in both Christian and secular venues.
Actor and comedian, Kerri has come a long way since landing her first stand up gig at the world famous Improv. She's also racked up a long resume of appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and other national television and radio shows. Kerri's brand of clean humor resonates with both Christian and secular audiences. The author of 3 books and an award winning writer, she is one of the few Christian comedians who has that crossover appeal.
Provocative and passionate, Kerri is a devout Christian who continues to lead outreach through humor. She tours extensively throughout the United States and Canada to Churches, Corporate, and today’s top comedy clubs. Kerri is in high demand as a standup comedian and emcee as well as an actor, inspirational speaker and writer.
Kerri has been part of the top Christian conferences and events such as Extraordinary Women, After Eve, MOPS, Spirit West Coast, Alive Fest, Creationfest and LifeFest. Her shows are getting national attention with standing room only at corporate events, girl's night out, singles and marriage conferences, women's events/conferences, churches and colleges.
SPEAKING AND STAND UP: Kerri continues to be in high demand for the following events -
Kerri regularly performs in secular clubs including The World Famous Improv
Kerri has toured with Sherri Shepherd (The View)
Founding member of Act in Faith, a Hollywood ministry with famed actor Gary Hershberger.
In talks with Thelma Wells, of Women of Faith, to partner for national conferences 2009/2010
National Pastors Conventions - including Youth Specialties and Outreach National Pastors Convention.
MOPS featured speaker and entertainer
Salvation Army National Conferences Headline many women's conferences including PINK NIGHT @ Gateway church in Dallas
Women's events - Girl's Getaway Cruise-s, national conferences, Girl's Night Out (speaking and stand up). Women's event - from intimate to over 5,000.
Marriage events - Kerri and her husband Ron are working with Marriage Reality, a relationship boot-camp. She is also booked for many of today's national marriage conferences throughout the U.S.
Church events - outreach - from small to over 9,000
Singles events - Keynote Speaker - National Abstinence Convention at the Kodak theatre in Hollywood.
Renowned National Pro Life Speaker
For her stand for Abstinence - Kerri was awarded a Certification of Excellence from the Abstinence Clearinghouse organization and was the keynote entertainer/speaker at the 2005 convention.
College - Kerri regularly performs and/or speaks at U.S. colleges
BOOKS: Kerri is being pursued by two publishers at this time for her next book.
GUYS LIKE GIRLS NAMED JENNIE - Zondervan - AKA - If I Am Waiting On God, Then What Am I Doing In A Christian Chatroom?; Confessions Of A Do It Yourself Single - Zondervan
Co - Author - HOW TO RUIN YOUR DATING LIFE - NavPress
A Christian's Guide for Avoiding [Almost] Every Mistake in the Book
Contributing writer - IT'S NOT ME IT'S YOU: THE ULTIMATE BREAKUP BOOK -Da Copa Press
Contributing writer - WHAT YOU DIDN'T LEARN FROM YOUR PARENTS ABOUT SEX: A GUIDE TO A TOUCHY SUBJECT - NavPress
Kerri was part of the book The Relevant Nation: 50 Artists and Innovators Who Are Changing The World Through Faith.
NATIONAL MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS:
Advice column - CONFESSIONS - RADIANT magazine - Relevant Media Group
Contributing writer and columnist - HOPE FOR WOMEN magazine - Kerri is writing for their newsletter until fall 2009 launch.
Contributing writer - BRIO - Teen magazine - Focus on the Family
Column TALES FROM A HOLLYWOOD GOD GIRL wins NATIONAL AWARD - BEST COLUMN AWARD - FIRST PLACE - from Fellowship of Christian Newspapers.
Her PROVERBS 32 WOMAN - cartoon has been published in many newspapers - and would expect to work with publisher on PROVERBS 32 brand.
Bi monthly column - CORNERSTONE CONNECTION - THE LIGHTER SIDE OF MARRIAGE
Columnist - soon to launch - SHiNE magazine - national women's magazine.
SALEM COMMUNICATIONS - writes articles for FAMILY FEATURES and HUMOR-TODAY'S LAUGH sections - radio websites (FISH and CCM formats).
Kerri has graced the cover - featured and interviewed:
CHRISTIAN SINGLES magazine - cover story
TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN magazine - cover story
BATTLEFIELD magazine - cover story
CORNERSTONE CONNECTION - cover story and contributing writer
RELEVANT magazine - cover story
CHARISMA magazine - cover story
ONCOURSE magazine - cover story
IN THE TIMES - online cover story
HOPE FOR WOMEN magazine - feature and contributing writer.
MARRIAGE PARTNERSHIP magazine - feature
Hundreds of radio and newspaper interviews - to view partial list please go to - http://www.kerripom.com/press.php
Kerri is a monthly guest on The Drew Marshall radio show - Hollywood Reporter.(2 million listeners ) www.drewmarshall.ca
NATIONAL TELEVISION:
Interviews and special appearances -
Host of Gospel Music Awards - Pre show
CNN Headline News - Showbiz Tonight
FamilyNet - Everyday with Marcus and Lisa
FamilyNet - Mornings with Lorri and Larry
ION Faith Networks
Daystar - The Joni Show
CBN/ABC Family - Living the Life
TBN - Praise The Lord
TBN - Paul Crouch - First to Know
Total Living Network - Aspiring Women
Hallmark Channel - New Morning
Sky Angel - interview on TV Guide Channel
The Jerry Lewis Telethon
Over 29 appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Oxygen - Tori and Dean; Inn Love
Style Channel - Tacky House -
Lifetime - Operation Style
Kerri regularly makes television appearances on ABC, ABC Family, CBS, NBC, FOX, Comedy Central, Lifetime, Hallmark Channel, CBN, CNN, Oxygen and many more.
Former reoccurring character on Port Charles, & Young and the Restless
Kerri is a board member of Breaking into Hollywood - celebrity panel www.breakingintohollywood.org
Co-founder of Act In Faith Ministry with actor Gary Hershberger, a national touring Hollywood group of actors who write original dramas. Kerri and Gary appeared at the 2006 National Pastors Conference. www.actinfaith.com
Kerri's full resume: http://www.kerripom.com/actress.php
Upcoming:
MOMTV.COM - LAUGH BREAKS - online - airs live every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST http://momtv.com/LaughBreak.html
I LOVE KERRI - online podcast - everyday life with Kerri and Ron - www.ilovekerri.tv
Kerri co-starred in the Romantic comedy - ENGAGED - To air on Sky Angel this fall (2009) -
Kerri appeared alongside director Dean Miyahira, Amanda Fuller (CSI, Without a Trace, 7th Heaven), Ron McGehee (Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central), Patty Toy Chung (NYPD Blue, Mad About You, Chicago Hope), as well as some very talented newcomers. Writer Claire Yorita Lee has worked on numerous TV shows and pilots including NBC's Medium.
HOLLYWOOD ON FIRE: Released on DVD - Kerri is featured in this documentary that includes some of today's and yesterday's well known celebrities. Filled with honest openness, the film reveals the successes and failures of many of today and yesterday's, top actors, directors, producers, music artists, executives and media based ministries who are all faith driven. Hollywood on Fire will present a different view on how Christians in the entertainment industry encounter secularist and Hollywood skeptics, yet do not compromise their faith. Criticized, yet making progress, Hollywood on Fire shows that some of the most influential in Hollywood are Christians. www.hollywoodonfire.com
COMEDY STAND UP DVD - Kerri has been approached by producers to film comedy DVD - to be supported by a national release and tour. Possible national television release.
Romantic Comedy - GUYS LIKE GIRLS NAMED JENNIE - film project - Kerri is in talks with producers and distributors. Interest is high.
TALK SHOW - Kerri hosting - in talks with American Life TV
I LOVE KERRI - pilot is being pitched to network television
Collaborating with Candace Cameron Bure' - film project - TWO HOLIDAYS AWAY
