About
While she's known for being one of today's leading comedians with five Netflix specials, Iliza Shlesinger has recently branched out into acting having recently starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix film Spenser Confidential. She will next be seen in the drama Pieces of a Woman starring Shia Labeouf and Vanessa Kirby, which will screen as part of the 77thVenice International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in Sep, 2020. Shlesinger was previously seen in 2018’s Instant Family, starring Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. Her Netflix series The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show premiered April 1 and she recently guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live.
In Mar, 2020, to encourage people to stay at home amidst and flatten the curve, Shlesinger and her husband, Chef and James Beard Award-nominated author Noah Galuten, launched Don't Panic Pantry - a fun follow-along at-home cooking show that broadcasts live via Iliza’s social media and includes easy to make recipes. The show recently surpassed 120 episodes and has been featured on the TODAY Show, The Talk, and more.
In Nov, 2019, she premiered her 5th Netflix stand-up special Unveiled, which delves into her journey of getting married. Her past specials include War Paint, Freezing Hot, and Confirmed Kills. Iliza’s last Netflix special, 2018’s Elder Millennial, is the subject of Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary” which is currently streaming and gives fans an inside look into what goes into the making of one of her specials.
In 2017, she released her first book Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity (Hachette Book Group) a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman's approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships. On her new podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything she offers up her unique perspective to listeners, answering their questions on virtually any topic. Past credits include, Truth & Iliza, the limited run talk show she hosted on Freeform and Forever 31, a digital series she created and starred in for ABC Digital. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC's Last Comic Standing.
In 2019, Iliza launched “Christmas Mouth,” a limited-edition fragrance she created for her fans and named after her recently departed dog Blanche. It quickly sold out with a portion of the pre-sale proceeds going to support Best Friends Animal Society. Find her on Twitter and Instagram.