Ryan Budds is a multifaceted creative individual hailing from the southern suburbs of Chicago, currently residing in Los Angeles. His humorous endeavors have garnered attention from prominent entities such as Comedy Central, Rooftop Comedy, WGN, CBS, Time Out Chicago, and UnitedHealthcare's website.
As a comedian, Ryan's on-stage persona is that of a newlywed in his 20s, regaling audiences with tales of his father's mall obsession, his underutilized English degree, and over-the-top bachelorette parties, to name a few. He has had the opportunity to open for notable comedians like Dennis Miller, Zach Galifianakis, and The Wayans Brothers, and has performed at esteemed comedy clubs such as The Improv, Zanies, and The Laugh Factory, as well as frequenting college stages like Indiana University and University of Michigan.
In recent developments, Ryan optioned a feature-length comedy titled Colorful for Nickelodeon star Keke Palmer's production company. He has also co-created, written, and starred in a weekly web series called Between Gigs alongside award-winning screenwriter Dale Zawada, and produced, wrote, and starred in a full-length comedy pilot with a talented group of Chicago-based comedians and actors, titled Life Support.
