Ilana Glazer

Ilana Glazer began their career in the entertainment industry as a co-creator and co-star of the Comedy Central series "Broad City," a role for which they received two nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. They expanded their acting repertoire in 2017 by starring in the film "Rough Night." Further demonstrating their versatility, in 2020, Glazer released their debut stand-up comedy special "The Planet Is Burning" on Amazon Prime, and in 2021, starred in, co-wrote, and produced the A24 psychological thriller "False Positive."

In addition to their on-screen work, Glazer has made significant contributions behind the scenes. In 2022, they won the Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the Broadway show "A Strange Loop." The following year, they received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Special as a host for "Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Anti-Semitism." Glazer's television roles are also noteworthy, including a main role in the Apple TV+ mystery comedy series "The Afterparty" in 2022 and appearances on "Green Eggs and Ham" from 2019-2022. They also guest-judged an episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2018.

Off the stage and screen, Glazer is a strong advocate for social causes. In 2016, they founded Generator Collective, a non-profit aimed at humanizing policy and making government more accessible, which promotes female election candidates and encourages wider participation in democracy. Additionally, Glazer founded Starrpix, a creative development and production company focused on generating socially impactful content. In 2022, they hosted the "Dance for Democracy" event in New York City, benefiting abortion funds. They have also used their platform to discuss contemporary issues, such as their show "Babes," which confronts the realities of pregnancy. Glazer is set to continue influencing the comedy scene with their upcoming stand-up special "Human Magic," set to premiere on Hulu in December.