Tina Fey is not your typical artist, yet I believe she has made her own impact on the world. The art form she excels in is comedy. Back when she first started her career, Tina was one of only a few women in a male-dominated field. Through her writing and acting on Saturday Night Live, she broke through the gender barrier and led the way for more women to join her on the national comedy scene. Also, she is hilarious. Really. If nothing else, admire her for that, because her work speaks for itself.
Currently, Fey has her own show on television, 30 Rock, and made and starred in the movie Baby Mama with best friend Amy Poehler. She was also the main writer for the classic high-school flick, Mean Girls. But what you might recognize her for the most is the very public spoofs of the 2008 presidential election, in which she portrayed Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
Here is a video of one of her Palin skits, alongside Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton:
If you're not a fan of Fey after that, I don't really know what else to tell you. But her book, Bossypants, in which she recounts most of her life story, is a knee-slapper from cover to cover. It definitely showcases how much of a journey she has had to make in order for her artistry to reach people like you and me around the world.
