Liza Treyger

Liza Treyger is a Ukrainian-born comedian and actress recognized for her stand-up specials and roles in film and television productions. After making her television debut on NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ in 2014, Liza Treyger quickly established herself as a rising force in comedy. That same year, she performed at the inaugural Comedy Exposition standup festival in Chicago. Having launched her stand-up career in the vibrant Chicago comedy scene around 2009, Treyger was also a co-founder of Riot Comedy, a women-run weekly comedy showcase.

Her early television appearances continued with spots on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ and ‘Chelsea Lately’, further solidifying her presence in the comedic landscape. After relocating to New York City, Treyger continued to expand her comedic portfolio, recording a half-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central in Boston in 2015. She then earned a significant recurring role as Melissa in the acclaimed 2016 web series ‘Horace and Pete,’ appearing alongside a stellar cast including Louis C.K., Steve Buscemi, Edie Falco, Alan Alda, and Jessica Lange. In 2018, her second half-hour special was released as part of Netflix’s ‘The Degenerates.’ Treyger garnered critical acclaim for her solo show, ‘In the Weeds,’ which she performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019.

Most recently, Treyger debuted her first full-hour stand-up special, ‘Night Owl,’ on Netflix in January 2025, earning widespread critical acclaim from publications such as The New York Times and Vulture. Her acting pipeline remains robust, with a role as a Comedian in ‘Goodrich’ (2024) and an upcoming appearance as Elyse in ‘Harlem’ (2025). She is also set for upcoming work in ‘Just for Laughs: All-Access,’ is currently filming ‘What the FK Is My Password?,’ and has several projects in post-production including ‘Regulars’ (as Ashley), the short film ‘Mala-ìr’ (as Beth), and ‘Damned If You Do’.