Carol Leifer is an author, award-winning writer, actress and stand-up comedian. In her own words, she loves making people laugh.

She is a writer and consulting producer for HBO’s "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Carol has been nominated for four Emmy Awards for her work on the landmark television shows "Seinfeld," "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Saturday Night Live" and the prestigious Writers Guild Award for her work on "Modern Family."

The star of five comedy specials that aired on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central, Leifer holds the record (a remarkable 25 times) for the most appearances on "Late Night with David Letterman." She has appeared as a guest on many television and radio shows including "Today," "The View," "The Tonight Show," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "Watch What Happens Live," and "Howard Stern."

Leifer has written for the Oscars telecast nine times, more than any other female writer, and was the co-executive producer of NBC’s "Better Late Than Never." She was also the Head Writer for Carol Burnett’s Netflix series, "A Little Help."

She is also the author of two hilarious, acclaimed books: "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win" and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Crying."

Leifer still finds time to perform at many of the country’s most prominent comedy clubs, theaters and universities, performing her solo stand-up, or appearing with such celebrated comics as Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Maher and Jay Leno.

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