Ali Kolbert

Ali Kolbert is a stand-up comedian and writer, known for her performances on late-night television and her work as a contributing writer for The Onion. After making her acclaimed television debut as a stand-up comedian on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2017, Ali Kolbert quickly established herself as a dynamic voice in comedy. Prior to this breakthrough, Kolbert honed her foundational understanding of the television entertainment industry as an NBC Page at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, contributing to high-profile productions including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. She rapidly expanded her national television presence with subsequent appearances on The TODAY Show, NBC’s competitive comedy series Bring The Funny in 2019, and numerous episodes of TruTV’s sketch competition Comedy Knockout.

Maintaining a robust and active presence in stand-up comedy, Kolbert consistently performs for audiences nationwide and has made a celebrated return appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, further showcasing her evolving comedic prowess. Beyond her compelling live performances and television roles, Kolbert demonstrates her versatile writing skills as a contributing writer for the revered satirical publication, The Onion, where she lends her unique comedic voice to current events and cultural commentary. Further expanding her direct engagement with a broad audience, Kolbert hosts her acclaimed podcast, ‘Breaking Down with Ali Kolbert,’ distributed on Spotify. This successful audio venture, which has cultivated a dedicated listenership, has significantly contributed to her impressive combined social media following of over 300,000 across various platforms, highlighting her wide appeal and strong connection with her fanbase and cementing her influence in the digital space.