Marlénas McMahon-Purk is a native New Yorker whose focus is absurdist nonfiction. She has performed standup comedy (as well as sketch, improv, and variety) in festivals around the country and at various venues on the East Coast, including winning a roast battle round in NYC. She produces "Most Likely To: The Yearbook Photo Roast!" and is also a contributing writer for Funny or Die; Pitch; and Gomerblog, a medical satire site.