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Wendy Liebman

About Wendy Liebman

Wendy Liebman (born February 27, 1961) is an American stand-up comedian whose style involves the use of gently paced, subtle wordplay. Born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Roslyn, New York, she graduated from Wellesley College in 1983 with a degree in psychology and briefly worked as a psychology researcher before taking a class at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and beginning to perform stand-up in the Boston area in 1984. In 1996 she won the American Comedy Award for Female Stand-up Comedian of the Year. She has appeared on programs including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Show with David Letterman, and her Showtime special Wendy Liebman: Taller On TV debuted in November 2011. In 2014 she competed on season nine of America's Got Talent, where Howard Stern selected her as his wild card.

Guest appearances (10)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wendy Liebman's comedy style?

Wendy Liebman is an American stand-up comedian whose style relies on gently paced, subtle wordplay.

How did Wendy Liebman get into stand-up?

After graduating from Wellesley College in 1983 with a psychology degree and briefly working as a psychology researcher, Wendy Liebman took a class at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and began performing in the Boston area in 1984.

Did Wendy Liebman win an American Comedy Award?

In 1996 Wendy Liebman won the American Comedy Award for Female Stand-up Comedian of the Year.

What happened when Wendy Liebman was on America's Got Talent?

Wendy Liebman competed on season nine of America's Got Talent in 2014, and Howard Stern selected her as his wild card.

What is Wendy Liebman's Showtime special?

Wendy Liebman's Showtime special, Wendy Liebman: Taller On TV, debuted in November 2011.

Which TV programs has Wendy Liebman appeared on?

Wendy Liebman has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Late Show with David Letterman.

Where did Wendy Liebman grow up?

Wendy Liebman was born in Manhasset, New York, on February 27, 1961, and raised in Roslyn, New York.

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