Laura Swisher

Birthplace

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Laura Swisher is an American comedian, television host, and producer. First gained national prominence as co-host of G4/TechTV’s Unscrewed with Martin Sargent where she served as a comedic sidekick and commentator. As a stand-up comedian, Swisher was a semi-finalist on the first season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. Her early television credits also include hosting roles for TV.com and the ReelzChannel series Dailies. In addition to on-camera work, Swisher is an accomplished producer with extensive experience in late-night and documentary television. Her production credits include The Daily Show, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. She has also been a significant figure in the podcasting world, co-hosting the early comedy podcast Weezy and the Swish and currently serving as a Senior Producer at Maximum Fun, where she oversees various popular programs.