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United States Cameron Esposito is a nationally-touring stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, known for her candid comedy rooted in LGBTQ+ experiences and social justice, making her an impactful voice for diverse audiences and brand collaborations.
Cameron Esposito created and hosted Buzzfeed's "Ask A Lesbian" web series, answering various questions about lesbianism. This partnership amplified her reach to a broader online audience.
Esposito appeared on Comedy Central's "Drunk History" as a storyteller in October 2015. This collaboration showcased her storytelling abilities on a major comedy network.
Cameron Esposito voiced "Carroll the Cloud Person" on an episode of Cartoon Network's animated show "Adventure Time." This role expanded her work into voice acting for a popular children's network.
This independent record label released Esposito's comedy album "Same Sex Symbol" in December 2014, distributing her work to a wider audience.
Esposito and River Butcher's television show "Take My Wife" originally streamed on Seeso from 2016 until the service was discontinued in November 2017.
After Seeso's discontinuation, "Take My Wife" was acquired by iTunes in March 2018, making the series available for purchase on the digital storefront.
In April 2018, Starz acquired "Take My Wife," further extending the reach of the series to a premium cable audience.
Proceeds from Esposito's stand-up special "Rape Jokes," released in 2018, benefited RAINN, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the US. By September 2018, this initiative raised $65,000.
This publishing house released Esposito's memoir, "Save Yourself," on March 24, 2020.
Esposito contributed to "Hungry Hearts: Essays on Courage, Desire, and Belonging," published by The Dial Press in 2021. Her wife, Katy Nishimoto, is an editor for this press.
In 2025, Esposito was announced as a guest performer on the second season of "Smartypants" and also released her stand-up special "Four Pills" exclusively on the Dropout streaming service.
Cameron Esposito and Sony Music Entertainment partnered to launch the comedy podcast 'Survive or Die Trying' in 2023.
Cameron Anne Young Anastasia Esposito was born on October 17, 1981, in Western Springs, Illinois, to parents Brenda and Nick. She was raised as the middle of three children. During her high school years at Benet Academy, from which she graduated in 2000, Esposito was active in swimming and a community service group, also achieving recognition as a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program. She then attended Boston College, graduating in 2004 with degrees in theology and English literature, initially planning a career in social work. After one semester in a Master of Social Work program at the University of Chicago, Esposito chose to pursue a different path, leading her to stand-up comedy.
Esposito commenced her stand-up career in Chicago, performing regularly at The Lincoln Lodge from 2007 to 2011. Her early career also included appearances at notable comedy festivals such as SXSW, Moontower, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and SF Sketchfest. To support herself, she held various jobs, including in special education, as a law clerk, and as a nanny. Her television debut occurred in 2013 on “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” where fellow comedian Jay Leno publicly recognized her talent, calling her “the future of comedy.” She subsequently appeared on “Conan” and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” A significant milestone was reached with the release of her comedy album, “Same Sex Symbol,” in December 2014 by Kill Rock Stars, and her appearance as a storyteller on Comedy Central’s “Drunk History” in October 2015.
From 2013 to July 2019, Esposito co-hosted the successful stand-up comedy podcast “Put Your Hands Together,” recorded live in Los Angeles. She was also the host and creator of BuzzFeed’s “Ask A Lesbian” web series, which began in 2014. Her career expanded into television writing and production with “Take My Wife,” a show she co-created, wrote, and executive produced, which aired from 2016 to 2018. After its initial run on Seeso, the series was acquired by iTunes in March 2018 and subsequently by Starz in April 2018. Esposito also hosts “Queery,” an interview-style podcast launched in 2017, featuring discussions with LGBTQ+ figures. In June 2018, she released the stand-up special “Rape Jokes,” which raised over $65,000 for RAINN by September 2018. In 2020, her memoir “Save Yourself” was published. Recently, in 2025, she announced a new stand-up special, “Four Pills,” exploring her bipolar disorder diagnosis, which also marks her directorial debut. She is also slated to appear as a guest judge on “King of Drag” in 2025.
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