Nikki Glaser facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nikki Glaser
Glaser in 2022
Born	(1984-06-01) June 1, 1984 (age 41) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television film podcast
Alma mater	University of Kansas (BA)
Years active	2002–present
Genres	Observational comedy satire
Subject(s)	Interpersonal relationships everyday life self-deprecation current events pop culture

Nikki Glaser (born June 1, 1984) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and television host. She is known for her funny observations about daily life. Nikki hosted the TV show Not Safe with Nikki Glaser which started in 2016. She also starred in the 2022 reality show Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? on E!.

Nikki has hosted dating shows like Blind Date (2019) and ... Island (2021–2023). She also hosted its spin-off ... and Liars. In 2025, she hosted the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, making history as the first solo female host.

She has acted in movies like Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018). Nikki has appeared on TV shows such as Inside Amy Schumer and A.P. Bio. She has also competed on Dancing with the Stars (2018) and The Masked Singer (2022). Nikki has been part of several comedy roasts, including those for Rob Lowe (2016) and Tom Brady (2024). She has been nominated for awards like the Golden Globe Awards and Grammy Awards.

Nikki Glaser's Early Life and Education

Nikki Glaser was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents are Julie E. and Edward J. Glaser. She has a younger sister named Lauren. Nikki grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.

She went to Kirkwood High School. After high school, she briefly attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Later, she transferred to the University of Kansas. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English literature.

Nikki Glaser's Career Journey

Starting Stand-Up Comedy

Glaser performing in 2016

Nikki Glaser began doing stand-up comedy when she was 18 years old. She wrote her first jokes while in college. She once shared that she would watch people and imagine what her favorite comedians would say. This helped her find her own comedic voice.

Nikki has performed her stand-up on popular shows. These include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan. She also appeared on two seasons of the reality series Last Comic Standing. Her first stand-up special, called Perfect, aired on Comedy Central in 2016. Her second special, Bangin', was released on Netflix in 2019. In 2024, she performed at The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix.

Podcasts and Radio Shows

From 2011 to 2014, Nikki Glaser co-hosted a podcast. It was called You Had To Be There with comedian Sara Schaefer. In 2013, she was on the radio show The Debaters. She debated the saying 'Early to Bed'.

Nikki also co-hosted We Know Nothing. This podcast was with comedian Phil Hanley and musician Anya Marina. It was a funny show about relationships. They would give love advice to listeners who called in. From 2016, she hosted a podcast for her Comedy Central show Not Safe. In 2018, she started hosting You Up? With Nikki Glaser on Sirius XM. This show later continued as a podcast until 2020.

Nikki has also appeared on the Howard Stern channels on Sirius XM. She was a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience multiple times. The Nikki Glaser Podcast started in 2021. It features music by Anya Marina. Comedian Brian Frange is her current co-host.

Social Media Presence

Nikki Glaser has a large following on Instagram. In 2022, she was one of the most followed female comedians there. She has said that keeping up with social media is a lot of work. She calls it "a television show that never ends."

Film and Television Appearances

Nikki Glaser had a small role in the 2009 film Punching the Clown. She also appeared as herself in the documentaries I Am Comic (2010) and I Am Road Comic (2014). In 2013, she co-hosted Nikki & Sara Live on MTV. The show ran for two seasons.

She appeared on other MTV shows like Money from Strangers. Nikki had roles in the films Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018). In 2016, she hosted Not Safe with Nikki Glaser on Comedy Central. This show was later canceled. She also appeared on the Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe in 2016.

In 2018, Nikki competed on Dancing with the Stars. Her partner was Gleb Savchenko. They were the first couple to be eliminated. In 2019, she hosted the revived dating show Blind Date on Bravo.

Nikki has been a panelist on To Tell the Truth many times. She is the host of the reality dating series ... Island and ... and Liars. Her life was also shown in the reality series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? on E! in 2022. She competed as "Snowstorm" on The Masked Singer in 2022. She finished in third place.

In 2023, Nikki appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with her family. In 2024, she was on We Are Family with her dad. She also appeared on The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix. Since October 2024, she has been on Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?. Nikki hosted the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025.

Nikki Glaser's Personal Life

Nikki Glaser is in a relationship with producer Chris Convy. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Nikki is a big supporter of animal rights. She has been a vegan since 2016. She also attended many Taylor Swift concerts in 2023.

Comedy Tours

Filmography

Film

Television

Music Videos

Discography

Albums

• Perfect (2016)
• Someday You’ll ... (2024)

Singles

As lead artist

Compilations

• Women Who Kill (2013)
• Just for Laughs: Funny AF, Vol. 1 (2019)
• Just for Laughs - Premium, Vol. 37 (2019)
• First Nations Comedy Experience Vol 5 (2021)
• Adam Ray's Hot Mic: Dr Phil LIVE! Vol. 1 (2024)
• Adam Ray's Hot Mic: Dr Phil LIVE! Vol. 2 (2025)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Nikki Glaser para niños