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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Janet Varney was born on February 16, 1976, and raised in Tucson, Arizona. After graduating from Rincon High School in 1993, she attended San Francisco State University, where she majored in Theatre. It was during her time there that she met David Owen and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole_Stratton">Cole Stratton</a>. Together, the trio formed a comedy sketch group, which eventually led to the founding of San Francisco Sketchfest in 2001. The festival quickly gained popularity for showcasing top sketch comedy acts from Northern California and played a significant role in revitalizing the sketch comedy genre.</p>

<h2>Move to Los Angeles and Early Career</h2>
<p>In 2003, Varney relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a professional acting career. She made her screen debut in the short film <em>Stuck</em> (2003) and appeared as an extra in the 2004 film <em>Catwoman</em>. Her comedic talent soon landed her co-hosting duties on <em>The Hollywood Show</em> alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Unger">Brian Unger</a> for Comedy Central. She also contributed to Comedy Central's <em>Back to Norm</em> (2005), a sketch series created by <a href="/biography/norm-macdonald">Norm Macdonald</a>, in addition to appearing in the satirical show <em>Crossballs</em>.</p>

<h2>Dinner and a Movie</h2>
<p>Varney’s charisma and live performance skills earned her a co-hosting role on the TBS series <em>Dinner and a Movie</em>, where she provided witty commentary and themed recipes related to the film being aired. She remained with the show for seven years, boosting its popularity and further establishing her presence in comedic television.</p>

<h2>Television and Guest Appearances</h2>
<p>Throughout this period, Janet appeared in numerous television series and comedic sketches. Her credits include roles in <em>Free Ride</em>, <em>Love, Inc.</em>, <em>What About Brian</em>, and <em>Happy Hour</em>. She also had recurring roles on <em>Burning Love</em> (Seasons 1 and 3) and made guest appearances on well-known shows such as <em>Bones</em>, <em>Psych</em>, <em>How I Met Your Mother</em>, and <em>Key & Peele</em>. In 2008, she appeared in the popular HBO series <em>Entourage</em>.</p>
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<h2>Film Appearances</h2>
<p>Varney’s film work includes supporting roles in comedies such as <em>Still Waiting</em>, <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drillbit_Taylor">Drillbit Taylor</a></em>, <em>Dante’s Inferno</em>, <em>The Selling</em>, <em>Present Tense</em>, and <em>Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer</em>. She also voiced a character in the animated film <em>Norm of the North</em>, which was released in 2016.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting in The Legend of Korra</h2>
<p>In 2012, Janet Varney achieved critical acclaim when she was cast as the lead voice of Korra in Nickelodeon's animated series <em>The Legend of Korra</em>. The show ran for 52 episodes and served as a continuation of the popular <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> series. Varney praised the series for its diversity in ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, noting that such representation was rare in animated programming and particularly groundbreaking within the genre.</p>

<h2>Podcasting and RiffTrax</h2>
<p>In addition to her acting career, Varney is a prominent voice in the podcasting world. She launched <em>The JV Club</em> podcast in 2012, which features interviews with female guests discussing their teenage years. The podcast has been widely appreciated by fans of comedy and pop culture alike. She is also a regular <a href="/biography/janet-varney">contributor</a> to <em>RiffTrax</em>, a comedic audio commentary project known for satirizing movies.</p>

<h2>San Francisco Sketchfest</h2>
<p>Varney remains closely associated with San Francisco Sketchfest, often cited as one of the most prestigious comedy festivals on the West Coast. Over the years, the festival has earned accolades such as “The Comedic Event of the Year” and continues to be a platform for both emerging and established comedic talent. Varney's contribution—both on-stage and behind the scenes—has been instrumental to its success.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Presence</h2>
<p>While Varney tends to keep her personal life private, her relationship status has not been publicly confirmed. She is active on social media and frequently engages with fans. She can be followed on Twitter under the handle <strong>@janetvarney</strong>.</p>

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