Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler is an award-winning director, actor, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and activist, known for her versatile career across television, film, and digital media. After gaining significant traction in her television career in 2001, Aisha Tyler became the host of E!’s ‘Talk Soup,’ notably as its first African-American female host. She went on to host ‘The 5th Wheel’ from 2001-2002, solidifying her presence in unscripted television. Tyler expanded into film with roles in ‘The Santa Clause 2’ (2002), ‘The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause’ (2006), ‘Death Sentence’ (2007), and ‘Balls of Fury’ (2007).

Recognizing her multifaceted talent, Tyler received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host in 2018 for her work on CBS’s ‘The Talk.’ In 2020, she expanded her entrepreneurial ventures, launching Courage+Stone, a line of premium ready-to-drink cocktails. Beyond her on-screen and behind-the-camera work, Tyler is a recognized advocate for inclusion within the gaming community, having lent her voice to major video game titles such as ‘Halo: Reach,’ ‘Gears of War 3,’ and ‘Watch Dogs.’ She continues to host ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ and portrays Dr. Tara Lewis in ‘Criminal Minds,’ demonstrating her enduring presence across diverse media platforms. Tyler’s career exemplifies versatility, consistently delivering compelling performances and innovative creative leadership.