Audrey Whitby is an American actress best known for her work in the sketch-comedy series AwesomenessTV. Born in Tennessee and raised in Indiana, she developed an interest in improvisation and sketch comedy at an early age. She also participated in school theater productions, which encouraged her to take acting classes and eventually pursue a professional career in the entertainment industry. During her teenage years, Whitby began appearing in television commercials and later made appearances in programs produced by Disney and Nickelodeon. In 2011, she received a role in the television movie Trippin’. That same year, she appeared in the sketch-comedy series So Random!, where she played Audrey Vale as well as several other characters, helping her gain recognition among a wider audience. She later joined the cast of AwesomenessTV, a sketch-comedy program connected to the style of shows such as So Random!. Her growing popularity helped her secure a recurring role as Cherry in the comedy series The Thundermans. Whitby has also made guest appearances in other television programs, including Liv and Maddie and Paradise Run.
Childhood & Early Life
Audrey Whitby was born on April 10, 1996, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to Susan and David Whitby. Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to Indiana, where she grew up alongside her older sister, Madeline, who also pursued acting. Audrey admired her sister and was inspired by her to develop an interest in becoming an actor.
From an early age, Audrey enjoyed sketch comedy and improvisation. After school, she often watched repeated episodes of MadTV and Saturday Night Live (SNL), which greatly influenced her interest in comedy. At just six years old, she began participating in community theater, further strengthening her passion for performing. She also took part in school plays and choir activities. Her outgoing personality and confidence around people naturally helped her develop an interest in comedy and performance.
Audrey later received professional training in acting, voice acting, and dance. When she was eight years old, her family moved to Chicago, where she continued to focus on comedy and stage performances. At the age of 11, she received the Actor of the Year Award at the Civic Awards in Michigan.
When Audrey was 13, her family moved to Los Angeles so she could pursue greater opportunities in acting. She began attending auditions and soon started appearing in television roles and commercials.
Career of Audrey Whitby
Audrey Whitby began her acting career in 2011 with the film Trippin’, in which she played the unusual character of L’il f.cker. Her energetic and confident performance helped her gain recognition and opened the door to a role in the Disney Channel sketch-comedy series So Random! that same year. The series followed a show-within-a-show format connected to the world of Sonny with a Chance. Audrey played the recurring character Audrey Vale in 18 episodes.
Her strong sense of comic timing was appreciated by audiences and received positive attention from the media. In 2012, she made guest appearances in the comedy series Austin & Ally and Dog with a Blog. That year, she also appeared in the short film Scared Sweet and later made a guest appearance in Bad Fairy.
A major turning point in her career came in 2013 when she joined the cast of AwesomenessTV, a sketch-comedy series inspired by the popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show gave Audrey the opportunity to play a variety of characters and demonstrate her versatility as a performer. She appeared in 18 episodes and gained valuable experience in front of the camera.
Also in 2013, Audrey began portraying Cherry in the comedy series The Thundermans, which combined comedy with fantasy and supernatural themes. Her performance was well received by viewers, and she appeared in a total of 27 episodes before moving on to other projects.
In 2014, she starred in the comedy television film Terry the Tomboy, which was loosely inspired by a character from AwesomenessTV previously portrayed by Lia Marie Johnson. Audrey played Britannica, the former friend and main rival of the central character, Terry. During the same year, she also appeared as The Amazing Mia in the short comedy film Pro Wrestling Family.
In 2015, Audrey joined the cast of Liv and Maddie, appearing as Aubrey Banfield in four episodes. The following year, she took on a more serious role in the television film Accidental Switch, moving away from her usual comedy-based image. She played Katey, the daughter of a main character portrayed by Jamie Luner. In 2016, she also appeared as herself in the American competition series Paradise Run.
In 2017, she made a guest appearance in an episode of the Nickelodeon comedy series Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.
Audrey also worked as a co-host of the popular YouTube series IMO. Through the platform, she has encouraged young viewers to pursue their dreams and maintain a positive attitude, showing another side of herself beyond comedy and acting.
Personal Life of Audrey Whitby
Audrey Whitby is known for her bold and outspoken personality. She was involved in protests against former U.S. President Donald Trump following his election victory over Hillary Clinton, whom Audrey believed was more deserving of the presidency. Audrey and several other protesters were reportedly arrested during the movement. She later discussed the experience on Instagram and openly expressed her disappointment about Trump’s election.
In 2013, Audrey began a relationship with actor Joey Bragg. On her 21st birthday in 2017, Joey shared a lengthy Instagram post expressing his love for her. The couple continued to maintain a strong relationship.