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**Headline: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Lisa Ann Walter to Release Debut Stand-Up Special on Hulu**

Philadelphia, PA – Lisa Ann Walter, best known for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on ABC’s hit comedy “Abbott Elementary,” is set to release her first-ever stand-up special on Hulu in 2026. The special, self-directed by Walter, was taped at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia and is produced by Art & Industry. Walter will executive produce alongside her “Abbott Elementary” co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michelle Caputo, and Shannon Hartman.

Walter’s career began in stand-up comedy in the late 1980s, later transitioning into film and television. She has appeared in popular films such as “The Parent Trap,” “Shall We Dance,” “Bruce Almighty,” and “War of the Worlds,” along with roles in multiple network sitcoms.

“Abbott Elementary,” created by Quinta Brunson, is currently in its fifth season and stands as ABC’s highest-rated comedy. The show features Walter alongside Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and William Stanford Davis.

Walter’s upcoming stand-up special will join Hulu’s “Hularious” lineup, which includes comedy specials from prominent comedians such as Jim Gaffigan, Ilana Glazer, Roy Wood Jr., and Bill Burr. Walter is represented by Authentic, Gersh, and Innovative for stand-up. In addition to her upcoming special, Walter is the author of the 2011 memoir, “The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It’s Behind Me.”

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