Mercedes Ohlen is a writer and comedian based in Los Angeles.

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She is the co-founder of HAIL MARY HARRY PRODUCTIONS alongside her comedy partner, Marta Myers. Their debut production, SISTER WIVEZ, written by Marta and starring/co-produced by Mercedes, Marta, and Jim Belden, premiered at the HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL in June 2026, completing a sold out run. 

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SISTER WIVEZ was the June 2026 winner of THE OLIVER KELLY AWARD, a Semi-Finalist for the LOUD KARMA EMERGING WOMEN AND GENDER DIVERSE PLAYWRIGHT AWARD, and a nominee for the Theatre Planner’s PLANNERS PICK AWARD.

 

Marta and Mercedes' episodic web series, WOMAN ISLAND!, and multi-media, character-based, live mockumentary, DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN, will premiere later this year.

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Mercedes is the co-founder, co-producer, and co-head writer of her sketch comedy team, THANK YOU FOR APPLYING, which she started alongside Jake Collazo. She is also a member of the sketch comedy team Critical Booby.

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Mercedes is the co-host and co-producer of The Tar Pit Lovers Podcast, a podcast about The La Brea Tar Pits alongside her close friend Ava St. Clair. You can listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video podcast episodes on YouTube.

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You can see Mercedes' improv team, Björk Tribute Band, perform around Los Angeles. They host a monthly show called The Nü Experience at The Shared Experience Studio.

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You can also see her perform with her other numerous improv groups including: Father Daughter Dance, Phoebe From Friends, and Cali $wag District.​​

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