She known as THE Cougar of Comedy, Jillie Reil.

Jillie Reil is a comedian, actress and writer.

Known as THE Cougar of Comedy®, she has taken the stage at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, The Improv, The Ice House, Flappers and various venues throughout the US in addition to guest hosting and producing events, radio and podcasts.

She often plays quirky characters such as Cheryl, the ditzy sidekick to the twisted plastic surgeons in the Universal Pictures feature comedy Hole in One (known as American Pie 8 internationally).

Despite facing challenges like ageism and evolving audience sensitivities, she remains an advocate for pursuing dreams and embracing the power of laughter.

Jillie shared about:

• Jillie began performing at the Comedy Store in these shows, which was surprising given her beginner status.
• As a comedian known as the “Cougar of Comedy,” she jokes about dating younger men but has noticed some audiences misinterpret her humor, even equating it with inappropriate topics like pedophilia.
• The challenge of facing ageism in the entertainment industry, especially for women, as roles often typecast older women as mothers, which doesn’t align with their appearance.