Meet Aubrey Plaza

A self-described “comedy nerd,” Plaza left her native Delaware for New York University in part to be near the Upright Citizens Brigade theater, a popular breeding group for young performers.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Among the online videos she posted was an impression she was working on for her “SNL” showcase audition of the notoriously potty-mouthed comedienne Sarah Silverman. “It’s funny because back in the day, last year, I put everything on YouTube because that’s what people do” said Plaza. “I didn’t put it there ever thinking (a) anyone would watch it, (b) she would watch it, (c) I would have to respond to it.”   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Plaza will appear alongside Michael Cera in 2010’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” which is being directed by Edgar Wright (“Hot Fuzz,” “Spaced”).   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Plaza at the “Funny People” premiere in Hollywood.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

The stars of “Funny People” with director Judd Apatow. From left, Aziz Ansari, Eric Bana, Apatow, Leslie Mann, Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza and Seth Rogen.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)