PhilyPhire #3: Tina Fey
Before she became an extremely successful writer, producer, and actress, Tina Fey was often described as the typical “nerdy” kid while being raised in the Philadelphia suburb of Upper Darby during the 1970s. Aside from her school studies, Fey expressed an interest in comedy from a young age due to the fact her family shared a mutual love for the genre and frequently watched it as she was growing up. After attending Upper Darby High School where she was involved in many extracurriculars such as the school choir and drama club, Fey enrolled at the University of Virginia where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. Upon graduating from the university in 1992, Fey focused on her writing...