Monique's performing career started in 2002 as an improvisor in her hometown of Kansas City. She moved to Chicago in 2003, performed all over the city, in festivals across the country, and with The Second City on board Norwegian Cruise Lines, as well as iO Chicago, Comedy Sportz, The Chicago Comedy Company, and The Annoyance, among notable Theaters. Additionally she's a standup and storyteller.

She toured as the sketch duo "The Union" with her husband Corey Rittmaster.

She teaches sketch and improv for adults and kids.

She's available for hire as a corporate facilitator and role-player, using improvisational skills, as she has extensive experience in this area as well. Clients include Merck, RWJBH, Medtronics, Amgen, Boeing, McDonalds, Humana, Kraft Foods, AT&T, American Heart Association, and the UCLA Anderson School of Management