The Unexpected Cheerleading Backgrounds of Some of Your Favorite Celebrities

Since high school, Amy Poehler has been captivating audiences.

Amy Poehler is well-known for her numerous comedic roles on Saturday Night Live. You might also know her from the series 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation. Before Amy entertained audiences on television, she was boosting school spirit at Burlington High School. It’s hard to picture the comedian doing anything other than making people laugh. Her initial experience as a cheerleader helped her become at ease performing in front of large audiences. Soon after, she attended college in Boston and later moved to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy.