Comedy Showcase: Iliza Shlesinger Tells About Her Texas Jewish Upbringing

Originally from Dallas, Iliza Shlesinger moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Emerson College. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC'S Last Comic Standing. She was the host of CBS's syndicated comedy dating show Excused, in which she filmed 230 episodes.

Iliza's TV credits include her own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special, as well as NBC'S Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, E! Network's Chelsea Lately and The Soup, NBC'S Last Call with Carson Daily, TBS’ Who Gets the Last Laugh?, and Showtime's Pauly Shore and Friends and Bridging the Gap Comedy Festival.

In this standup comedy video clip, Iliza tells about her Jewish upbringing and how much Jews and Muslims have in common.

Enjoy! 

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