History of Iliza Shlesinger in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 18, 2024

Iliza Shlesinger is a prominent figure in American comedy and television. Her career took off in 2008 when she won the sixth season of NBC's reality competition show, "Last Comic Standing." Following this victory, Shlesinger transitioned into hosting, taking the helm of the syndicated dating show "Excused" from 2011 to 2013. She further solidified her television presence by hosting the TBS game show "Separation Anxiety." Shlesinger continues to perform stand-up comedy across the country.

February 22, 1983: Birth of Iliza Shlesinger

Iliza Vie Shlesinger was born on February 22, 1983.

July 2007: Begins hosting The Weakly News

Shlesinger started hosting "The Weakly News" on TheStream.tv in July 2007.

2007: Wins Myspace's So You Think You're Funny

In 2007, Shlesinger won Myspace's "So You Think You're Funny" contest and was featured as G4's Myspace Girl of the Week.

2008: Wins Last Comic Standing

In 2008, Shlesinger won NBC's Last Comic Standing, becoming the first woman and youngest person to do so.

2009: Narrates Imagine It!²

Shlesinger narrated the documentary "Imagine It!² The Power of Imagination" in 2009.

2010: Releases Man Up and Act Like a Lady and iliza LIVE

Shlesinger released the on-demand comedy video "Man Up and Act Like a Lady" and the on-demand comedy album "iliza LIVE" in 2010.

2011: Hosts Excused

In 2011, Shlesinger began hosting the dating show "Excused".

April 2012: Ends hosting The Weakly News

Shlesinger stopped hosting "The Weakly News" in April 2012.

December 1, 2012: Records War Paint

Shlesinger recorded her first comedy album and video, "War Paint," on December 1, 2012.

September 1, 2013: Releases War Paint on Netflix

"War Paint" was released on Netflix on September 1, 2013.

2013: Excused ends, Shlesinger co-stars in Paradise

In 2013, Shlesinger's hosting role on "Excused" ended, and she co-starred in the film "Paradise".

2013: Co-stars in Paradise

Shlesinger co-starred in the film "Paradise" in 2013.

August 2014: Starts Truth and Iliza Podcast

Shlesinger began her podcast "Truth and Iliza" in August 2014.

January 23, 2015: Freezing Hot Premieres

Shlesinger's stand-up special "Freezing Hot" premiered on Netflix on January 23, 2015.

May 20, 2016: Co-hosts StarTalk Radio Show

Shlesinger co-hosted "StarTalk Radio Show" with Neil deGrasse Tyson on May 20, 2016.

July 13, 2016: Forever 31 Premieres

Shlesinger's digital comedy series "Forever 31" premiered on ABC's streaming service on July 13, 2016.

September 2016: Late Night Show in Development

A late-night show for Shlesinger was put into development for Freeform in September 2016.

September 23, 2016: Confirmed Kills Premieres

Shlesinger's stand-up special "Confirmed Kills" premiered on Netflix on September 23, 2016.

May 2, 2017: Truth & Iliza Begins Airing

Shlesinger's late-night show "Truth & Iliza" began airing on Freeform on May 2, 2017.

November 7, 2017: Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity Published

Shlesinger's book "Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity" was published by Weinstein Books on November 7, 2017.

December 2017: Sued Over Girls-Only Show

Shlesinger was sued in December 2017 by a man denied entry to her girls-only show.

2017: Hosts Truth & Iliza

In 2017, Shlesinger hosted her late-night talk show, "Truth & Iliza", on Freeform.

February 23, 2018: Records Elder Millennial

Shlesinger recorded her stand-up special "Elder Millennial" on February 23, 2018.

May 12, 2018: Marries Noah Galuten

Shlesinger married chef Noah Galuten on May 12, 2018.

July 24, 2018: Elder Millennial Premieres

"Elder Millennial" premiered on Netflix on July 24, 2018.

Nov 19, 2019: Unveiled Premieres

Shlesinger's stand-up special "Unveiled" premiered on Netflix on November 19, 2019.

March 2020: Stars in Spenser Confidential

Shlesinger starred in the Netflix film "Spenser Confidential" in March 2020.

April 1, 2020: The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show Premieres

"The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show" premiered on Netflix on April 1, 2020.

April 2020: The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show Premieres

"The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show" premiered on Netflix in April 2020.

September 4, 2020: Pieces of a Woman Premieres at Venice Film Festival

"Pieces of a Woman" had its world premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2020.

January 7, 2021: Pieces of a Woman Released on Netflix

"Pieces of a Woman", featuring Shlesinger as Anita Weiss, was released on Netflix on January 7, 2021.

June 23, 2021: Good on Paper Premieres

Shlesinger's romantic comedy film "Good on Paper", which she starred in, wrote, and executive produced, premiered on Netflix on June 23, 2021.

October 2022: Hot Forever Premieres

Shlesinger's stand-up special "Hot Forever" premiered on Netflix in October 2022.

2022: Six Comedy Specials on Netflix

By 2022, Shlesinger had released six comedy specials on Netflix.

2022: All Things Aside Published

Shlesinger published her second book, "All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions", in 2022.

2022: Birth of Daughter

Shlesinger's daughter was born in 2022.

April 2023: Continues Truth and Iliza Podcast

As of April 2023, Shlesinger was continuing her advice podcast "Truth and Iliza".

October 2023: Signs Open Letter Supporting Israel

Following the Hamas attack, in October 2023 Shlesinger signed an open letter supporting Israel.

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