10 Things You Didn't Know About Melissa Rauch

7. She Quickly Moved Onto Stand Up

Rauch broke into the comedy circuit while she was studying, with minor appearances on stages throughout New York City She made a name for herself across the city, and frequently featured during the open mike session in Hamburger Harry's in Times Square, where Hangover star Zach Galifianakis first took to the stage.

Her first major success came through her one-woman comedy show Miss Education of Jenna Bush, playing the role of the President's daughter to sell-out audiences and garnered critical acclaim.