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Liza Koshy        

YouTube Star & TV Host; Former Vine Star

Elizabeth Shaila Koshy is an American actress, television host, comedian and YouTuber. She began her career on Vine in 2013.

Due to being such a multi-faceted influential talent, Liza won the 2017 Teen Choice Award for “Choice Female Web Star.” Her relatable comedic sensibility, physicality, and characters have made her one of the industry’s hottest stars. Her meteoric social media growth is a testament to the relationship and engagement she has with her fans; counted at over 30 million.

In addition to the weekly content she posts on Liza Koshy and Liza Koshy Too on YouTube, Koshy signed a first–look production and executive producer overall deal with MTV. Under the deal, Koshy develops and produces original content for the network. Until 2018, Liza was a contributor to the MTV television series Total Request Live, providing on-air celebrity hosting duties. Liza was also seen in a Vogue 73 Questions video, answering questions as herself, and as her alter ego, Jet Packinski.

In 2017, she launched a holiday special with YouTubeRED titled “Jingle Ballin.” Prior to that in 2016, she played the role of Aday in Tyler Perry’s 2016 theatrical hit “BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN.” In October, Liza reprised her role in HULU’s “Freakish,” as high school bad girl Violet Adams. She both produces and stars as the title character in the YouTube Premium comedy series Liza on Demand, which was released in June 2018. Koshy has hosted the Nickelodeon game show revival Double Dar since June 2018.

In addition to these roles in film and television, Liza hosted the 2017 Golden Globes live pre-show, which had a record-breaking 2.7 million live Twitter viewers, and interviewed President Barack Obama to encourage voter registration for the 2016 presidential election. She has been a brand ambassador for many companies including Beats by Dr. Dre, VISA, and NIKE. Koshy collaborates with The Giving Keys, a jewelry company that employs and supports the formerly homeless population, on a necklace collection.

She is also a member of the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list.

News


'Double Dare' Reboot Taps YouTube Star Liza Koshy as Host ...
The revival of the classic game show is set to debut June 25 on Nickelodeon, with Marc Summers to return as the commentator.
YouTube Stars Liza Koshy and David Dobrik Announce Breakup In ...
They tried to keep it light, but couldn't hold back the tears.
Liza Koshy Is The TV Host Leading A New Generation Of Talent In ...
Streaming platforms like YouTube, Vine, and Instagram have propelled a fair share of users to celebrity status, and Liza Koshy is no exception. Just 22 years- old, ...
From YouTube Star To Obama Interviewer: Liza Koshy, 22, Is ...
y office is basically my phone,” says comedian and actress Liza Koshy. That's certainly where all her fans are: Koshy's YouTube channel has 16.3 million ...
Liza Koshy to Star in YouTube Red Comedy Series 'Liza on Demand'
Digital star Liza Koshy will topline comedy series "Liza on Demand" on YouTube Red, following the chaotic misadventures of the eponymous character's work life. Koshy, who rose to popularity on Vine, is immensely popular on YouTube, with her two channels garnering more than 17.

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