Biography

Auditioned for a role in Parks and Recreation (2009), a comedy series launched by the creators of The Office (2005). She did not receive the part, but received a call back to audition for a supporting role in "The Office" as Erin Hannon, a receptionist/secretary who replaced the character of Pam Beesly Halpert when Pam left Dunder Mifflin to join the Michael Scott Paper Co. Kemper was cast in the role and started appearing in the show in April 2009. Although the character was originally intended for 4 episodes, the producers were impressed with Kemper and signed her as a regular in the sixth season.

Went to John Burroughs School in St. Louis where former alumnus Jon Hamm was her drama teacher.

A contributing writer for the satirical newspaper "The Onion", she also has been published in "McSweeney's", the literary journal founded by Dave Eggers.

Attended Princeton University, graduating in 2002 with a degree in English. She subsequently studied English for a year at Oxford University.

Like Amy Poehler and other Saturday Night Live (1975) cast members Bobby Moynihan and Kate McKinnon, she performed at Manhattan's Upright Citizens Brigade improvisational comedy group, usually for free.

I think I get certain pleasure from writing what I'm performing.

I loved Freaks and Geeks (1999). I don't know a better show.

I guess it's easier to think badly and then be pleasantly surprised.

I can't do impressions.

Los Angeles survives on that which is unpredictable. The unexpected courses through its very veins.