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 193 to 216 of 245.
3:52You Can't Hide the Asian Glow | Leslie Liao Comedy
10.8K views
41:26More Debt, More Life | Ep 4 | Happy Fun Times with Leslie Liao & Jason Cheny
10.4K views
5:22Interrogating Married People About Their Life Choices | Leslie Liao Comedy
10K views
0:37DM me with any voice over opportunities
9.5K views
0:56providing OC shelter and safety. and a two drink minimum.
9K views
1:22family is forever baby.
8.9K views
0:45tell me more about that, baby
8.8K views
1:48Give it up for Oscar and only Oscar
8.8K views
0:56any part time translators who are available to follow Steve around? Let us know
8.7K views
0:51Chickity China, the Chinese chicken
8.5K views
0:58Happy Fun Times release day is today! we personally love each & every one of you who listens
8.1K views
7:37Flying Into the Wrong Airport | Leslie Liao Comedy
8.1K views
0:56I was booked to perform stand up right before a sex party, I learned a lot about where I stand
8.1K views
6:06The First Sleepover | Leslie Liao: Silky Smooth | Stand Up Comedy
8K views
0:17maturing is accepting sand into your heart
8K views
0:38I answer those stage time booty calls so fast it's embarrassing
7.9K views
0:57my festival passes come with a free photo with a tired sweaty woman after her performance
7.9K views
5:15Fun Moments From Irvine | Leslie Liao Comedy Compilation
7.9K views
0:34we are avail for a buddy action comedy series about two mad idiots who can't stop complaining
7.8K views
1:05:39You Against You with Steve Furey | Ep 2 | Happy Fun Times with Leslie Liao & Jason Cheny
7.7K views
10:31Being Straight is My Curse | Leslie Liao Comedy
7.3K views
1:07pre-cleaning a hotel room is healthy, fight it out in the comments
7.2K views
3:11Why Men Die Sooner | Leslie Liao Comedy
6.9K views
0:33Whatever it takes to sell tickets and/or find love.
6.8K 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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