Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser is one of the sharpest comedians working right now, and after hosting the Golden Globes and absolutely crushing Tom Brady at his Netflix roast, the rest of the world finally caught up to what comedy fans have known for years. She's fearless, she's filthy, and she's funnier than most of the people she shares a stage with.

Glaser's comedy is confessional in the best way. She talks about dating, relationships, body image, and getting older with a level of honesty that makes you wince and laugh at the same time. There's no topic she won't touch, and she approaches everything with a self-awareness that keeps it from ever feeling mean. She's making fun of herself first, and she's brutally good at it.

The Brady roast is what put her on the map for mainstream audiences, but her stand-up specials - "Bangin'" on Netflix especially - show the full range. She can do rapid-fire one-liners, long-form storytelling, and crowd work that catches people completely off guard. The transitions between sweet and savage happen so fast you don't see them coming.

Live, Glaser is electric. She reads the room perfectly, adjusts her material on the fly, and has a confidence on stage that comes from years of grinding through clubs and late-night shows. She's done sets at Comedy Cellar, toured with Amy Schumer, and worked every room in the business before getting to this level.

If you're looking for a comedy show where you'll laugh until your face hurts and maybe blush a little, Nikki Glaser is your pick. Find tickets on Evil Tickets before the Golden Globes bump sells everything out.