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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/carrie-brownstein">Carrie Rachel Brownstein</a> was born on September 27, 1974, in Seattle, Washington, to Jewish parents. Her father was a lawyer, and her mother worked as a schoolteacher. She was raised in Redmond, Washington. Following her parents' divorce, Brownstein moved in with her father at the age of 14. She has one younger sister.</p>
<p>Brownstein began her education at Lake Washington High School and completed her senior year at Overlake School, from which she graduated. She later enrolled at Western Washington University before transferring to The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, a decision that would eventually shape her career in music.</p>

<h2>Introduction to Music and Formation of Excuse 17</h2>
<p>At age 15, Brownstein began taking guitar lessons from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Enigk">Jeremy Enigk</a>, a prominent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Enigk">guitarist</a> who lived nearby. Her passion for music quickly developed, leading her to become involved in the Olympia music scene during college. At Evergreen State College, she met musicians <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becca_Albee">Becca Albee</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobi_Vail">Tobi Vail</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Hanna">Kathleen Hanna</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corin_Tucker">Corin Tucker</a>—figures central to the emerging riot grrrl movement.</p>
<p>In 1993, Brownstein co-founded the punk rock band Excuse 17 with CJ Phillips and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becca_Albee">Albee</a>. The group frequently collaborated with Heavens to Betsy, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corin_Tucker">Corin Tucker</a>’s band. After both bands disbanded, Brownstein and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corin_Tucker">Tucker</a> came together to form a new band, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleater-Kinney">Sleater-Kinney</a>.</p>

<h2><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleater-Kinney">Sleater-Kinney</a> and Breakthrough Success</h2>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleater-Kinney">Sleater-Kinney</a> recorded their self-titled debut album during a vacation in Australia in 1994. It was released in 1995 and received critical acclaim. Initially touring with various drummers, the band solidified its lineup in 1996 when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Weiss">Janet Weiss</a> joined as the drummer.</p>
<p>Between 1995 and 2006, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleater-Kinney">Sleater-Kinney</a> released several influential albums: <i>Call the Doctor</i>, <i>Dig Me Out</i>, <i>The Hot Rock</i>, <i>All Hands on the Bad One</i>, <i>One Beat</i>, and <i>The Woods</i>. The band went on hiatus in 2006 but reunited in 2015 and released a new album, <i>No Cities to Love</i>, followed by a European and North American tour.</p>

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<h2>Wild Flag and Continued Musical Pursuits</h2>
<p>In 2010, Brownstein co-founded another punk rock band, Wild Flag, with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Weiss">Janet Weiss</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Cole_(musician)">Rebecca Cole</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Timony">Mary Timony</a>. The band released its self-titled debut album in 2011 to positive reviews. Though short-lived, Wild Flag further cemented Brownstein’s influence in the indie and punk rock communities.</p>

<h2>Writing and Media Contributions</h2>
<p>In addition to her music career, Brownstein is known for her writing. From 2007 to 2010, she wrote a blog titled <i>Monitor Mix</i> for NPR, where she shared insights on music and culture. In 2015, she released her memoir, <i>Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl</i>, which was praised for its candid look at her life and career.</p>

<h2>Acting and Television Work</h2>
<p>Brownstein has also pursued acting, describing it as one of her creative interests. She co-created and starred in the sketch comedy television series <i>Portlandia</i>, which aired from 2011 to 2018 on IFC. The show was a critical success and showcased her versatility as a performer and writer.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Image</h2>
<p>Brownstein identifies as bisexual and had a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corin_Tucker">bandmate</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corin_Tucker">Corin Tucker</a> during the 1990s, a fact she later discussed publicly. She has also been linked in the media to <a href="/biography/taylor-schilling">actress</a> <a href="/biography/taylor-schilling">Taylor Schilling</a>, though neither has confirmed a relationship.</p>
<p>Known for her distinctive hairstyle and style choices, Brownstein often draws media attention beyond her work in music and television. As of recent estimates, her net worth is approximately $2.5 million.</p>
<p>For more detailed information, her biography is available on platforms such as Wikipedia and through her published memoir.</p>

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