Acting
Leslie Liao
Born
1987-03-11 (39)
Place of birth
Orange County, California, United States
Known for
Acting
Credits
5 titles
Leslie Liao is an American stand-up comedian. She formerly worked for Netflix in their human resources department while learning to perform stand-up. Liao graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts; after completing college, one of Liao's first jobs was as an assistant producer at Universal Studios in comedy production. She also volunteered to be a talent scout, attending stand-up shows in the evenings to discover new comedy talent. Liao became motivated to try her own hand at stand-up comedy after seeing performances she didn't like: "It all clicked that night, where I realized how much I understood it and loved it, and was so protective over it. I remember almost standing up and being…
Known for
5.8After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
4.9The improvised stand-up show where the audience is the material.
Crowd Control
2025
4.7Ten comics. Ten dynamic sets. Two episodes. Discover your new favorite stand-up act as top performers take the stage at Webster Hall in New York City.
Verified Stand-Up
2023
NRIn her debut hour special, Leslie Liao explores the chaotic stages of adulthood, scheduling fun plans with tired friends, the unfair treatment of single people, being attracted to silly men, and the fear of being a role model to her pretend children. Leslie presents life’s bold truths with precision that will make you think of her comedy in the most vulnerable moments of your nighttime routine.
Leslie Liao - Silky Smooth
2026
Film credits
Series credits
5.8After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
4.9The improvised stand-up show where the audience is the material.
Crowd Control
2025
4.7Ten comics. Ten dynamic sets. Two episodes. Discover your new favorite stand-up act as top performers take the stage at Webster Hall in New York City.
Verified Stand-Up
2023