About Drew Talbert
Before fame
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Talbert studied English and theater at Lipscomb University before pursuing acting and comedy in Los Angeles. He built his skills at The Groundlings, performing with its Sunday Company and later teaching improvisation and sketch comedy.
Meanwhile, he supported himself by waiting tables in restaurants across Nashville and Southern California for more than 20 years.
In 2018, he committed to posting weekly YouTube comedy videos, but stopped after roughly a year with only about 200 subscribers. That experience still taught him how to edit quickly and portray several characters in a single sketch.
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down his restaurant job and Groundlings teaching work in 2020, he began experimenting with TikTok. A restaurant-themed skit struck a chord, and the format that became Bistro Huddy began to take shape.
Trivia and noteworthy facts
Drew spent more than two decades working in restaurants before becoming a full-time content creator.
He performed with The Groundlings Sunday Company and later taught improvisational comedy.
His earlier weekly YouTube comedy experiment gained only about 200 subscribers before he stopped posting that series.
He plays all the recurring Bistro Huddy characters, including Nicole, Brad, Bridgette, Amber, and Terry.
The fictional restaurant's name was inspired by his son, Hudson.
He appeared as Dug in the 2018 horror film 4/20 Massacre.
He was selected for TikTok's 2026 Discover List in the Icons category.
In a March 2026 interview, Talbert said Bistro Huddy merchandise proceeds were being donated to a different charity each month.
Family life
Talbert is married to Andrea Kelley, his creative partner and the co-creator of Bistro Huddy. They met while working in a restaurant and have since turned their shared hospitality experience into an ongoing comedy project.
Andrea helps write sketches, shape characters, and engage with the audience, while Drew performs the roles on camera.
The couple have two children, a family detail Talbert confirmed in a 2023 interview. Their son Hudson inspired the name of the fictional restaurant, Bistro Huddy.
The family is based in the Los Angeles area. Talbert has publicly credited Andrea's encouragement and creative judgment with helping him persist through years of career uncertainty.
Associated with
Andrea Kelley — Drew's wife, creative partner, and co-writer of Bistro Huddy.
Guy Fieri — Celebrity chef and television personality who has appeared as a guest in Talbert's content.
Jamie Bernadette — Actress who appeared alongside Talbert in the credited cast of the 2018 film 4/20 Massacre.
Justine Wachsberger — Actress also credited in the cast of 4/20 Massacre.
Dylan Reynolds — Writer and director of 4/20 Massacre, in which Talbert played Dug.
