Celebrity Info
Nikki Glaser, born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1984, found her way into comedy thanks to a little push from friends while she was studying at the University of Kansas. It didn’t take long for Nikki to dive headfirst into stand-up—spending every free moment performing on stage, even before finishing school. Just shy of earning her English degree, Nikki decided to take a big leap and auditioned for Season 4 of “Last Comic Standing” (NBC, 2003–) in Chicago. She made it all the way to the semi-finals in Los Angeles, and although she didn’t reach the final round, her performance definitely turned heads. That experience was enough to convince Nikki Glaser that LA was where she needed to be, so she packed up and moved west to fully commit to her comedy career.
As Nikki continued touring and doing stand-up gigs around the country, she teamed up with fellow comedian and writer Sara Schaefer. Together, they launched the popular podcast “You Had To Be There,” which gave fans an inside look at their lives and thoughts through candid interviews and banter. The podcast ran strong from 2011 until early 2013, catching the attention of MTV executives who thought Nikki and Sara would be perfect for hosting a new late-night show—the network’s first since “The Jon Stewart Show” (MTV, 1993–95). And just like that, “Nikki & Sara Live!” (MTV, 2013) premiered, running for two seasons before ultimately being canceled.
During this time, Nikki also began collaborating with Amy Schumer, making several memorable appearances on “Inside Amy Schumer” (Comedy Central, 2013–). Her comedic chemistry with Schumer carried over to the big screen when Nikki appeared in the hit film “Trainwreck” (2015), written by and starring Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow. With momentum building, it came as no surprise when, in 2015, Comedy Central announced that Nikki Glaser would headline her own talk series. The result? “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser” (Comedy Central, 2016), a bold, unfiltered show that further cemented Nikki’s voice in modern comedy.
Nikki Glaser’s most acclaimed movie to date is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023), which has received widespread praise and recognition. On the flip side, one of her least-rated films is Sex: Unzipped (2021), which didn’t quite resonate with audiences or critics as strongly. While Nikki Glaser has been involved in a variety of projects, these two stand out as the high and low points in her filmography so far. Nikki Glaser continues to explore different roles and genres, but these titles remain notable in her career.
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