Leslie Liao
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1987 in Orange County, California, United States
- Active Years
- 2014–2025 (12 Years)
- Total Credits
- 4 credits in database
Biography
Leslie Liao is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer known for her performances and work in the entertainment industry. Born on March 11, 1987, in Orange County, California, to Chinese immigrant parents, Liao originally wanted to be a ballerina from a young age before being drawn to the entertainment field. She graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and initially worked as an assistant producer at Universal Studios in comedy production. She also volunteered as a talent scout by attending stand-up shows in the evenings. Liao formerly worked in the human resources department at Netflix while learning to perform stand-up. Her credits in the production department include the films Central Intelligence and Office Christmas Party, both released in 2016, and the television series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television in 2017.
Career overview
Leslie Liao is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer known for her witty and relatable humor, performing worldwide and featured on Netflix. She graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and one of her first jobs after completing college was as an assistant producer at Universal Studios in comedy production. She also volunteered as a talent scout, attending stand-up shows in the evenings to discover new comedy talent, and eventually worked for Netflix in their human resources department while learning to perform stand-up herself.
In addition to her stand-up career, Liao has worked in the production department for film and television projects. Her known credits include the films Central Intelligence and Office Christmas Party, both released in 2016, as well as the television series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, which premiered in 2017.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
4 titles- Crowd Control (2025) as Self
- Verified Stand-Up (2023) as Self
- Central Intelligence (2016) Key Production Assistant
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leslie Liao best known for?
Leslie Liao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crowd Control (2025), Central Intelligence (2016), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014).
When and where was Leslie Liao born?
Leslie Liao was born on March 11, 1987 in Orange County, California, United States.
How many credits does Leslie Liao have?
Leslie Liao has accumulated over 4 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2014 to 2025.
What is Leslie Liao's background in cinema and television?
Leslie Liao is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer known for her performances and work in the entertainment industry. Born on March 11, 1987, in Orange County, California, to Chinese immigrant parents, Liao originally wanted to be a ballerina from a young age before being drawn to the entertainment field...
Leslie Liao by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self — aged about 27
- Crowd Control (2025) as Self — aged about 38
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