History of Desi Lydic in Timeline
Desi Lydic is an American comedian and actress best known as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show. She gained recognition for her role as guidance counselor Valerie Marks on the MTV comedy-drama series Awkward (2011-2016). Lydic began her career with a role in the parody film Not Another Teen Movie (2001) and has also appeared in the Spike miniseries Invasion Iowa and the parody series The Real Wedding Crashers.
1981: Birth of Desi Lydic
In 1981, Desi Lydic was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
2001: Start in "Not Another Teen Movie"
In 2001, Desi Lydic started her career in the parody film "Not Another Teen Movie".
2011: Appearance in "We Bought a Zoo"
In 2011, Desi Lydic appeared as Shea Seger in the film "We Bought a Zoo".
2011: Starring in "Awkward"
In 2011, Desi Lydic began starring as Valerie Marks in the MTV comedy-drama series "Awkward".
2013: Appearance in "The Babymakers"
In 2013, Desi Lydic appeared in the film "The Babymakers" with Olivia Munn.
2014: Guest Role in "Good Luck Charlie"
In 2014, Lydic appeared as one half of a lesbian couple on an episode of the Disney Channel series "Good Luck Charlie".
September 29, 2015: Joining "The Daily Show"
On September 29, 2015, Desi Lydic joined Trevor Noah's lineup of correspondents for "The Daily Show".
December 2015: Birth of Son
In late December 2015, Desi Lydic had a son with her husband, Gannon Brousseau.
2016: End of Starring in "Awkward"
In 2016, Desi Lydic ended her starring role as Valerie Marks in the MTV comedy-drama series "Awkward".
May 13, 2019: Airing of "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad"
On May 13, 2019, Desi Lydic's first one-hour special, "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad", aired on Comedy Central. The special explores gender inequality in the United States.
October 30, 2020: Airing of "Remembering RBG - A Nation Ugly Cries with Desi Lydic"
On October 30, 2020, Desi Lydic's half-hour special "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents: Remembering RBG – A Nation Ugly Cries with Desi Lydic" aired on Comedy Central as a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
April 24, 2023: Hosting "The Daily Show"
During the week of April 24, 2023, Desi Lydic was among the guest hosts of "The Daily Show" after Trevor Noah's departure.
2024: Kyle Meredith Interview
In 2024, Desi Lydic mentioned in an interview with Kyle Meredith that she had an obsession with Saturday Night Live in the late 90s.
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