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 145 to 168 of 245.
0:23I prefer not to be seen, but not counted.
20.1K views
0:34you likely didn't need those empty calories. My new special "Silky Smooth" is out now on @800pgm!
20.1K views
0:43May the odds be ever in your favor
19.8K views
0:26say it to my tired face, I dare you.
19.7K views
0:27if you are reading this, happy birthday
19.5K views
0:50send this to a dear old friend that you can't wait to see again
19.4K views
0:28happy to plug other comics at my headlining shows.
18.9K views
0:44bottle it up baby
18.6K views
1:48Women Are the Best DJs | Leslie Liao Comedy
18.5K views
0:38it's finally over now I can love again
18.4K views
1:24My Comedy Makes Married People Sad | Leslie Liao Comedy
18.2K views
0:16we all have our own individual triggers.
18.1K views
1:00The World Cup has a beautiful way of uniting people from different cultures
18K views
1:16Life alert: when you finally decide to give up on Hinge
17.7K views
0:38sorry, I got here first and am better at parking than you
17.3K views
1:08if I did a matinee show would you all come? My new special "Silky Smooth" is out now on @800pgm!
16.9K views
3:30I Love Straight Men | Leslie Liao Comedy
16.7K views
0:46thank you for choosing happy fun times to play in the background while you multitask
16.6K views
3:57The Secret Language of Straight Men Text Chains | Leslie Liao: Silky Smooth | Stand Up Comedy
16.3K views
1:42I measured things on my body I never want to measure again
16.3K views
1:06shoutout to everyone playing this clip in the background while they answer emails
16.1K views
2:32Talking to Parents Who Don't Recommend Parenthood | Leslie Liao Comedy
16K views
1:43Modern Dating is Weird | Leslie Liao Comedy
15.3K views
2:04showed up to what I thought was a normal LA club spot...turned out to be an 18th surprise bday party
15.1K 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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