Leslie Liao
About Leslie Liao
Leslie Liao is an American stand-up comedian. She formerly worked for Netflix in their human resources department while learning to perform stand-up. Born on 11 March 1987 to Chinese immigrant parents and raised in Orange County, California, she originally wanted to be a ballerina from a young age before being drawn to the entertainment industry. She graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
After college, one of Liao's first jobs was as an assistant producer at Universal Studios in comedy production, and she also volunteered as a talent scout, attending stand-up shows in the evenings. She became motivated to try stand-up after seeing performances she did not like. Taking a calculated approach, she first enrolled in a writing class while beginning to perform at local comedy clubs, and took a position at Netflix in their human resources department. She made her television debut on the Jimmy Fallon Show and was featured in the Netflix comedy showcase Verified Stand-Up, resigning from Netflix in January 2024 with the support of her bosses.
Liao's comedy style focuses on her experience as a single Asian-American woman living in Los Angeles. Brian Logan of The Guardian praised Liao as well suited to performing stand-up, while also saying her set was "neither adventurous nor well crafted" but her "open and engaging manner [made] it a perfectly companionable hour." She was selected as one of the New Faces of Comedy at Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2023.
Videos (245)
Videos 73 to 96 of 245.
3:03Preparation | Leslie Liao Stand Up Comedy
43.6K views
2:13Women | Leslie Liao Comedy
42.5K views
0:49sweatpants in public is self-love
41.3K views
0:22just want to show my love and support.
41.1K views
0:25not every day is easy, but I'm trying to stay positive
40.8K views
0:52best wishes to all those angrily looking for love
40.6K views
0:58sometimes lying is a compliment
40.5K views
0:41I’d say “cute” is the better wording choice than “good looking” in this context
39.1K views
1:25wishful thinking for 7am. My new special "Silky Smooth" is out now on @800pgm!
36.7K views
1:12Happy pretending today everyone
36K views
0:49stay silly, I genuinely admire it
35.2K views
0:39their love language is farting
34.8K views
0:48does anyone else wake up scared and confused every morning
34.7K views
1:26it's not the size of the bottle, it's how you use it.
34.4K views
55:36The First One | Ep 1 | Happy Fun Times with Leslie Liao & Jason Cheny
34.3K views
9:01Asians in Vermont | Leslie Liao Comedy
31.9K views
1:25Acting Asian in Front of My Non-Asian Friends | Leslie Liao Comedy
31.9K views
1:27I deserve love and a proper mattress. My new special "Silky Smooth" is out now on @800pgm!
31.7K views
2:27$150 seems reasonable to keep your child alive no?
31.4K views
1:08PART 4 | Tried a brand new rough draft joke at one of my fav clubs. It bombed terribly.
31.1K views
0:28feels like that was more of an inside thought
30.7K views
0:42Part two of when my guy friend texted the group chat
30K views
1:13who needs another hoodie when you could just have a special memory
29.7K views
0:28use promo code RESRIE for nothing
29.7K viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Leslie Liao.
Guest appearances 1 to 3 of 3.
0:35The Leslie Liao way of thinking | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
15.4K views
1:27:58Working at Netflix to Being on Netflix with Leslie Liao: Funjelah EP 44
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
3.1K views
6:22How Awful Stand Up Inspired Leslie Liao | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
2.1K viewsChannels on this page: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Frequently asked questions
Who is Leslie Liao?
Leslie Liao, born on 11 March 1987 and raised in Orange County, California, is an American stand-up comedian who formerly worked in Netflix's human resources department.
What does Leslie Liao's comedy focus on?
Her comedy style focuses on her experience as a single Asian-American woman living in Los Angeles.
How did Leslie Liao balance comedy with her job at Netflix?
She worked a 9 to 5 shift in Netflix's HR department, performed at late night shows, and then needed to be ready for early meetings the next day, before resigning in January 2024.
What was Leslie Liao's television debut?
She made her television debut on the Jimmy Fallon Show and was featured in the Netflix comedy showcase Verified Stand-Up.
What honor did Leslie Liao receive in 2023?
She was selected as one of the New Faces of Comedy at Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2023.
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