Leslie Liao
Stand-up comedian from United States ๐บ๐ธ
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 121 to 144 of 245.
2:00PART 3 | Tried a brand new rough draft joke at one of my fav clubs. It bombed terribly.
24.2K views
1:03I'm spending time with my nephews & niece for spring break. I already feel like their unpaid intern
24K views
0:45it was me
23.8K views
1:38White ladies are taking over the guac recipes
23.4K views
0:33just knowing that it's on ice waiting for me was worth the money
23.1K views
0:34wink wink
23K views
1:11happy birthday peter
23K views
0:31the next vibe will be a vibe right guys
22.8K views
0:50happy anniversary to you and only you
22.2K views
0:40I could hide the flask, but I couldn't hide my face.
22.1K views
2:18collecting data
21.7K views
0:46if you don't laugh at my set, I consider that a sign of respect.
21.6K views
0:35I am just as frightened as you are.
21.6K views
1:13my guys now is your chance - for real - HOW ARE YOU??
21.4K views
6:47The Truth About Getting a Boyfriend | Leslie Liao: Silky Smooth | Stand Up Comedy
21.4K views
0:42I am traveling and pursuing my dreams and this girl had to be reminded of me.
21.1K views
7:09Single People Are Oppressed | Leslie Liao: Silky Smooth | Stand Up Comedy
21K views
0:40shoutout to all the patient Vegas bouncers
21K views
7:41Best of Dating Jokes | Compilation | Leslie Liao Stand Up Comedy
20.8K views
0:40I mean what do you think
20.8K views
0:45as you can tell I'm a very chill person to be around
20.8K views
0:26For an extra fee, I will tuck you in. Let my comedy put you to bed.
20.6K views
0:25people are being way too honest at comedy shows.
20.5K views
1:16Expert move: pretend you have no moves
20.4K 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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