Elizabeth
Layne
Ryan
Elizabeth is from Colorado. She was born in Fort Collins but raised in the small, rural town of Windsor. Her father is a contractor and her mother a journalist. She and her two brothers spent their time running around the house pretending to be characters from their favorite TV shows and movies. Their play would start out serious but soon turn into a hilarious performance of slapstick and parody that left her parents wondering if Elizabeth was destined for a role with Saturday Night Live or some other sketch comedy show.
Elizabeth spent her four years of high school attending theater classes. She entered various acting competitions and usually walked away with awards for Improv and Acting.
With dreams of being an actress, Elizabeth packed up her belongings and headed East to attend the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts (NYCDA). She was trained by Acting Coach Jay Goldenberg and Robbie Tann. Elizabeth has continued to use her improv skills at The PIT. She performed various roles with the cast of The Sketch of New York, a sketch comedy show mocking the daily life of New Yorkers. She is currently a cast member of 54 Pages Comedy, a live stage comedy show inspired by Saturday Night Live.
Elizabeth is influenced by actors Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, and Kristen Wiig. She believes their ability to be both serious and funny makes them great actors. Elizabeth is a comedic actor who enjoys making people laugh and finds joy in humor.