Liz Miele

Liz Miele is an American stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. Miele began performing stand-up comedy at age 16 and was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine at 18. At 22, she appeared on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham." Early in her career, Miele developed a correspondence with George Carlin, who became a mentor and influenced her observational comedic style.

Miele has appeared on Comedy Central, FOX, AXS TV, Hulu, NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," and CBS's "After Midnight." She wrote and produced the first season of the animated web series "Damaged," featuring voice work from comedians Maz Jobrani, Hari Kondabolu, Ted Alexandro, and Dean Edwards. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Runner's World, Psychology Today, and The Guardian.

Miele has self-produced and released multiple stand-up specials, including "The Ghost of Academic Future," which was named Best of 2022 by The New York Times and Paste Magazine. Her previous specials, "Emotionally Exhausting" and "Self Help Me," have garnered millions of views on YouTube. Her special "Murder Sheets" premiered on YouTube, and she has released five albums with a combined total of more than 6 million views on the platform.

Miele's comedy has reached wide audiences through viral videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with popular jokes such as "Feminist Sex Positions," "Dating Is Harder for Comedians," and "F*ck Finland." In addition to her stand-up and digital content, Miele is the author of the book "Why Cats Are A**holes." She hosts the monthly podcast "First Draft Feelings." Miele's career spans stand-up comedy, writing, podcasting, and digital media, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary comedy.