Carrie Rachel Brownstein is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney.
Brownstein in 2012
Brownstein at Lollapalooza 2006
Brownstein performing with Sleater-Kinney in 2023 in London
Brownstein with Fred Armisen at the 2011 Peabody Awards. Brownstein and Armisen's series Portlandia earned the award for Broadway Video and IFC.
Sleater-Kinney is an American rock band that formed in Olympia, Washington, in 1994. The band's lineup features Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, following the departure of longtime member Janet Weiss in 2019. Sleater-Kinney originated as part of the riot grrrl movement and has become a key part of the American indie rock scene. The band is also known for its feminist and progressive politics.
Sleater-Kinney performing in 2019. L-R: Brownstein, Tucker
Sleater-Kinney backstage at South by Southwest in 2006
Sleater-Kinney in 2005. (Photo by Tyler Craft)