Kel Cripe (they/them)
Writer/Actor
Kel Cripe is a non-binary comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2025, Kel was selected as one of Just For Laugh’s New Faces – Creators, for their distinct voice on the internet. As the creator behind the viral SCRAM video (20 million+ views), Kel has grown their following to 375k followers on Tiktok as well as 170k on Instagram. As an actor, Kel has starred in a variety of short films, sketches and independent feature films. Kel was also chosen as one of the breakout standup comics for the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival’s Introducing… Showcase, and was featured on Veep’s 2025 Newcomers, a comedy showcase highlighting rising comedians.
They spent the spring of 2025 touring across North America as the opener for the musician Corook. In addition to stand up, Kel is 1/3 of comedy trio Babe Motel, where they write/perform live and digital sketch shows. The group is currently in development for their debut tv show at 20th Century Fox with Kent Alterman and Sarah Babineau attached as Executive Producers. In their free time, Kel collects Hot Wheels and enjoys Arnold Palmers with their beautiful girlfriend.
With a background in standup, improv, sketch comedy and viral internet videos, Kel strives to use earnest humor to convey uplifting stories around identity.
