Columbia event

Heidi Gardner

Date
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time
7:00 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Location
Jesse Auditorium
Source
University of Missouri
Heidi Gardner at Jesse Auditorium

Heidi Gardner is an actor and writer who starred on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE for eight seasons, culminating in the show's historic 50th season. Heidi recently starred in ALL OUT on Broadway alongside Sarah Silverman, Jason Mantzoukas, and Craig Robinson. She recurs on the new NBC series THE FALL AND RISE OF REGGIE DINKINS, and can also be seen on Apple TV's SHRINKING opposite Jason Segel, the latest season of YOU for Netflix. Other credits include VEEP, SUPERSTORE, THE OTHER TWO, GIRLS5EVA and THE UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT. On the feature side, Heidi's credits include HUSTLE opposite Adam Sandler, LIFE OF THE PARTY, OTHERHOOD, and the animated films LEO and PUSS IN BOOTS 2. She is upcoming in SCARY MOVIE 6, as well as JUDGMENT DAY, opposite Will Ferrell, Zac Efron and Regina King. A proud Kansas City native and Chiefs fan, Heidi has become a go-to commentator for Fox Sports, and Eli and Peyton Manning's MANNINGCAST. Heidi got her start at The Groundlings Main Company in Los Angeles.