Early Life & Artistic Beginnings Carrie Louise Hamilton (née Kinsey), born December 5, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, was the daughter of celebrated comedian Carol Burnett and producer Joe Hamilton. From a young age, Hamilton demonstrated an innate talent for performance—a legacy deeply rooted in her mother’s groundbreaking career on *The Carol Burnett Show*. Recognizing this passion, she pursued musical theater training at Pepperdine University in Malibu, immersing herself in acting classes and honing her vocal skills. This formative experience would profoundly shape her artistic sensibi…