Nikki Glaser is an aspiring stand-up comedian who’s known for her blunt and sharp comedy. That may not be for everyone, but she definitely has her audience. After all, she amassed a $4 million net worth in fewer than 10 years, a testimony to how hard of a worker she is. Let’s backtrack a little.
Nikki Glaser’s Early Life
Nikki Glaser was born on June 1, 1984, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where she spent most of her childhood. As of 2024, Nikki is 40 years old. Education-wise, Nikki attended Kirkwood High School in Missouri and later pursued higher education at the University of Kansas, where she earned a degree in English Literature.
Nikki’s love for stand-up comedy started to appear at the age of 18 when she was still in college. That led her to start performing at local comedy clubs. Once she passed that initial phase of stage fright, tough audience, and early boos, she started to make a name for herself through her sharp, edgy humor in relationships and personal experiences.
Nikki Glaser’s audition record before her first appearance on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006
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Nikki Glaser’s Early Career
Nikki’s first major hit came in 2006 when she appeared as a contestant on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where she advanced to the semi-finals. This exposure provided her with more visibility and helped her land gigs on well-known talk shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan.
Appearing on Conan gave Nikki a lot of exposure, which opened up more opportunities for her. From 2011 to 2014, she co-hosted a podcast series called You Had to Be There with fellow comedian Sara Schaefer. This collaboration opened a door to yet another opportunity; Nikki & Sara Live. This TV series aired on MTV from 2014 to 2014.
Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer in Nikki & Sara Live (2013)
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Nikki Glaser’s Continuous Career
With so much success in under 10 years, some people might call it quits and enjoy a comfortable retirement. Stand-up comedians love their craft, though, and Nikki was no different. In 2016, Glaser hosted Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, a Comedy Central series that explored sex, relationships, and modern dating with her characteristic blunt humor. The blunt nature of the show, probably paired with the sexual theme of the jokes, didn’t “ring” enough with her regular audience. Comedy Central didn’t get satisfying results from the show and decided to axe it after just one season.
Did that stop her? Not in the slightest. Glaser became a regular on major comedy roasts, earning praise for her sharp, fearless jokes. She even appeared on Comedy Central’s roasts of celebrities like Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, and Alec Baldwin, where she delivered some of the most memorable and biting lines.
In 2016, Glaser hosted Not Safe with Nikki Glaser
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It goes on! In radio, she found success with The Nikki Glaser Podcast and her time on You Up? with Nikki Glaser, a SiriusXM morning show where she discussed a range of topics, from pop culture to personal stories. Her radio work helped her connect with a broader audience and cemented her as a versatile entertainer.
At that point, her audience reach was broad enough for her to go on a world tour! Glaser has continued to tour as a stand-up comedian, releasing her Netflix special Bangin’ in 2019, where she delved into her personal experiences with relationships and body image in her trademark frank style. She also appeared on reality TV shows, including Dancing with the Stars in 2018 and The Masked Singer in 2022, further boosting her mainstream recognition.
Nikki Glaser released her Netflix special ‘Bangin’ in 2019
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Nikki Glaser’s Personal Life
Nikki Glaser was in an on-and-off relationship with Chris Convy, a television producer and writer, for several years. Chris Convy co-created and produced Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, the Comedy Central show she hosted in 2016, where they worked together professionally. Their relationship was often a subject of speculation due to their public and professional overlap, though they kept many details of their personal lives private. Glaser has talked about the complexities of their relationship, including their breakups and makeups, on her podcasts and in interviews. Despite their romantic history, they have maintained a professional rapport and friendship over the years.
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Final Words
It’s hard to make money cracking jokes. It’s much harder to make millions doing so, but that’s exactly what Nikki Glaser did. The 40-year-old has amassed a good fortune of $4 million, and with her continuous, non-stop work, we can only predict that her fortune will rise. Nikki is yet to be married, but she’s currently in an “unstable” relationship with Chris Convy. We hope that it works out. She worked hard enough for it. We can only say that she earned.
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