| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Nikki Rene Glaser |
| Birthday: | June 1, 1984 (age 41 years), Born in Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Height: | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Education: | Kirkwood High School (Diploma) University of Colorado Boulder (Dropped Out) University of Kansas (BA), English literature |
| Subscribers: | 94.8K |
| Views: | 13,934,019 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $13.9K - $69.7K |
| Videos: | 75 |
| Channel Created: | October 2019 |
Overview
Nikki Rene Glaser is an American comedian, television host, and podcaster known for her candid and often self-deprecating humor, showcased in Emmy- and Grammy-nominated stand-up specials like Someday You’ll Die, her frank discussions on sex and relationships, and her work hosting FBoy Island and The Nikki Glaser Podcast.
Latest News (Jan 21, 2026): "You Up with Nikki Glaser" concluded its run as a SiriusXM radio show in May 2020 and as a podcast in October 2020; therefore, there are no recent news, updates, or activities for this specific program within the past 7 days.
Early Life and Education
Nikki Rene Glaser was born on June 1, 1984, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Julie E. and Edward J. Glaser. She has a younger sister named Lauren. Glaser was raised in a Catholic family of German and Irish descent. The family later moved to the St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood, Missouri, where she spent most of her childhood.
Glaser attended Kirkwood High School, graduating in 2002. Following high school, she briefly attended the University of Colorado Boulder before transferring to the University of Kansas. She graduated with a degree in English Literature. It was during her time in college that she began to explore and perform stand-up comedy.
Career Beginnings in Stand-Up
Nikki Rene Glaser began performing stand-up comedy at the age of 18 while she was still in college. Encouraged by friends, she wrote her first jokes and gained confidence after a positive response at a college talent show. While attending the University of Kansas, she would drive to Kansas City to perform sets at Stanford’s Comedy Club, which she credits as foundational to her development as a comedian. After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy full-time. Her early career included performances on late-night shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan, as well as competing on two seasons of the reality series Last Comic Standing.
Rise to Prominence
Glaser’s profile in the comedy world grew through her work in television and podcasting. From 2011 to 2014, she co-hosted the podcast You Had To Be There with fellow comedian Sara Schaefer. This led to the duo co-hosting the weekly MTV late-night talk show Nikki & Sara Live, which premiered in January 2013 and ran for two seasons.
A significant breakthrough came with her own Comedy Central series, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered in February 2016. The show, which she also co-created and executive produced, featured frank discussions about sex and relationships. In April of the same year, her first hour-long stand-up special, Perfect, aired on Comedy Central. Glaser also became a fixture on the Comedy Central Roasts, gaining significant recognition for her performances roasting celebrities such as Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, and Alec Baldwin.
Major Work and Hosting
Nikki Rene Glaser has established a diverse career across various media platforms. She has released multiple stand-up specials, including Bangin’ on Netflix (2019), and two HBO specials, the Critics Choice-nominated Good Clean Filth (2022) and the Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Someday You’ll Die (2024).
She is an active podcast host, notably with The Nikki Glaser Podcast, which launched in March 2021. The podcast offers a candid look into her personal life and pop culture. Previously, she hosted the SiriusXM radio show You Up? With Nikki Glaser.
Glaser has extensive experience as a television host. She hosted a revival of the dating show Blind Date on Bravo in 2019. She also hosted and executive produced the reality dating series FBoy Island, which began on HBO Max in 2021, and its spinoff Lovers and Liars. In 2022, she starred in the E! reality series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?, which documented her move back to her hometown of St. Louis. Glaser also made history as the first solo female host of the Golden Globe Awards in 2025 and returned to host the following year.
Her acting credits include roles in the films Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018), and appearances on television series such as Inside Amy Schumer and A.P. Bio. She has also competed on reality shows like Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer.
Personal Life
Nikki Rene Glaser remains active in her career, touring as a stand-up comedian and hosting various projects. She is in a long-term, on-and-off relationship with producer Chris Convy, whom she met in 2013 while working on her MTV show. The couple resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
Glaser has been open about her personal struggles, including past battles with an eating disorder and her decision to abstain from alcohol since 2011. She is a vocal animal rights activist and has been a vegan since 2016.