Nikki Glaser

Meet Nikki Glaser, one of the funniest voices in comedy today! With nearly two decades of honing her shockingly honest style in comedy clubs, she’s got three hit podcasts, including THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST, peppered with humor and honesty to keep you laughing through life. Her HBO comedy special, GOOD CLEAN FILTH, is a must-see and her nationwide tour, THE GOOD GIRL TOUR, is rocking the stage.

Her daily podcast, THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST, burst onto the scene in March 2021 via iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network. This laugh-out-loud, daily companion podcast is infused with Nikki’s authentic humor and candidness, serving as a sanity check, an informative guide, and a friend who keeps listeners chuckling throughout the day.

In 2022, she took center stage on HBO with her first comedy special, GOOD CLEAN FILTH. The critics loved it too, landing her a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Comedy Special. Nikki is now lighting up stages around the world with her nationwide and international comedy tour, THE GOOD GIRL TOUR, which kicked off in January 2023.

If you love reality dating shows with a comedic twist, then you can’t miss Nikki in HBO Max’s FBOY ISLAND, where she also serves as the executive producer. Picture three women, a tropical island, and 24 men divided into ‘Nice Guys’ and ‘FBoys’, competing for either love or money. With Nikki’s self-aware humor at the helm, the show has won praise from The Washington Post and TIME, and its first season marked the biggest premiere weekend for an HBO Max Original reality series.

When Nikki is not making us laugh on stage or on the screen, she’s starring in and executive producing E!’s half-hour reality sitcom WELCOME HOME NIKKI GLASER? After leaving behind the Hollywood hustle, Nikki plunges headfirst into hometown hijinks in St. Louis, navigating her relationships with friends, family, and love interests with her signature humor and unfiltered authenticity.

Her resume boasts a variety of other hit shows and specials, including Comedy Central’s YOU UP WITH NIKKI GLASER, her Netflix comedy special BANGIN’, NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER, and NIKKI & SARA LIVE for MTV. She’s roasted celebs like Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis, and Rob Lowe, hosted JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! and MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS: UNSCRIPTED, and starred in popular productions like Judd Apatow’s TRAINWRECK and NBC’s AP BIO.

Nikki isn’t shy about using her most embarrassing experiences for comic material. Whether it’s her stand-up routines or in-depth interviews on shows like THE HOWARD STERN SHOW and THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, she openly discusses her personal battles with anorexia, depression, and anxiety. But she isn’t just after laughs; Nikki is determined to be the voice of empowerment that she needed as a young woman, making her a relatable and inspiring figure in the comedy world.

 

Nikki Glaser – Comedian

Nikki Glaser: An Unstoppable Force in Comedy

Renowned for her wit and humor, Nikki Glaser, born on June 1, 1984, is a popular figure in the American comedy scene. She has made a mark as a stand-up comedian, actress, podcaster, radio, and TV host, taking entertainment to the next level with her unique style and effortless charm.

Nikki burst onto the television scene with the riveting series ‘Not Safe with Nikki Glaser’ that aired on Comedy Central in 2016. The spotlight, however, shone even brighter on Nikki in 2022, when she headlined the reality show ‘Welcome Home Nikki Glaser’ on E!

Roots and Early Life

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Nikki grew up in a household filled with laughter. The lively energy from her German and Irish heritage contributed significantly to her humorous personality. A major part of her childhood was spent in St. Louis, Missouri, where she attended Kirkwood High School and later, University of Kansas, earning her degree in English Literature.

Making Waves in Stand-Up Comedy

Nikki began her journey into the world of stand-up comedy at 18, finding her footing and her voice in the laughs and applause of her audience. She has since performed on popular platforms like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, and Last Comic Standing, leaving a trail of laughter everywhere she goes.

Nikki’s humor truly hit home with audiences during her feature stand-up special, ‘Perfect,’ on Comedy Central in 2016. She followed up the success with ‘Bangin’, another laughter-inducing special that premiered on Netflix in 2019.

Comedy Podcasts & Radio Shows: Spreading the Laughter

Aside from her stand-up comedy, Nikki found another way to connect with audiences – through podcasts and radio shows. She hosted the ‘You Had To Be There’ podcast with fellow comedian Sara Schaefer from 2011 to 2014.

She also appeared on radio shows like ‘The Debaters’ and ‘Danswers’, offering comedic takes on life-advice and relationships. Nikki then hosted her own podcast ‘We Know Nothing’ alongside comedian Phil Hanley and musician Anya Marina, tackling relationship-based topics with a dash of humor.

From 2016 to 2020, Nikki brought laughter to Sirius XM’s Comedy Central Radio with her show ‘You Up? With Nikki Glaser’. She continued to feature on various Sirius XM shows throughout 2018 and 2019, proving her versatility as a host and comedian.

Her latest venture, ‘The Nikki Glaser Podcast’, commenced in March 2021, and showcases Nikki’s brand of humor alongside fellow stand-up comedian Andrew Collin.

Social Media Sensation

Nikki Glaser’s Instagram profile has become a hub for humor, propelling her to become the 26th most followed female comedian on the platform in 2022. Her engaging content has been described as a “television show that never ends”, depicting the diligent work she puts into maintaining her social media presence.

A Powerhouse on Television

Nikki’s stint on TV began in 2013 with the MTV series ‘Nikki & Sara Live’. She also made appearances on various MTV shows and hosted her own talk show on Comedy Central titled ‘Not Safe with Nikki Glaser’.

She took on the role of Roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe in 2016 and Bruce Willis in 2018. She was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2018, and hosted the HBO Max dating reality television series FBOY Island in 2021.

In 2022, Nikki became a reality TV star with her E! series ‘Welcome Home Nikki Glaser’. The same year, she became part of the popular ‘The Masked Singer’ series as ‘Snowstorm’, making it to the semi-finals.

Nikki Glaser on the Big Screen

Nikki has not limited her talents to just television and stand-up stages. She made her film debut in ‘Punching the Clown’ (2009) and has since appeared in ‘I Am Comic’ (2010), ‘I Am Road Comic’ (2014), ‘Trainwreck’ (2015), and ‘I Feel Pretty’ (2018).

Personal Life: Beyond the Stage

Beyond her comedy career, Nikki is a passionate animal rights activist and a proud vegan since 2016. She is also a symbol of personal strength, having overcome alcohol and smoking addictions.

As of July 2023, Nikki has brought her comedy skills to ‘Celebrity Family Feud’, competing alongside her family against pop singer Bebe Rexha and her family.

Nikki Glaser’s infectious humor and undeniable charisma have cemented her place as a powerhouse in the world of comedy, and she continues to win hearts and laughs around the globe.

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