Nicole Byer
Who Nicole Byer is
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television host and podcaster known for Nailed It!, Loosely Exactly Nicole and a large podcast catalog. Her Netflix stand-up hour is BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo). She co-hosts the podcast Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata.
Nicole Byer tour dates 2027
4 shows from 18 February to 21 February 2027 in Washington.
- Thursday 18 February 2027, 7:30 PM at The DC Improv, Washington, DC · the listing ↗
- Friday 19 February 2027, 7:00 PM at The DC Improv, Washington, DC · the listing ↗
- Friday 19 February 2027, 9:30 PM at The DC Improv, Washington, DC · the listing ↗
- Sunday 21 February 2027, 7:00 PM at The DC Improv, Washington, DC · the listing ↗
These nights have gone by — the Comedy Calendar has what is next.
Lineups belong to the rooms and the comedians, and can change; each listing has the last word. Their nights on the Comedy Calendar →
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At a glance
- Born
- 1986
- Talks about
- sex
- Stand-up specials
- BBW and An Evening of Crowd Work
- Podcasts
- Why Won't You Date Me?, Best Friends and Newcomers
- Books
- #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE
- On screen
- Nailed It!, Loosely Exactly Nicole, Girl Code and 4 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 1297, 2022
- Next on stage
- 18 February 2027 — The DC Improv, Washington, DC
- Official site
- nicolebyerwastaken.com ↗
Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- BBW Big Beautiful Weirdo
- An Evening of Crowd Work
On screen
- Nailed It!
- Loosely Exactly Nicole
- Girl Code
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- The Good Place
- Transparent 2016–2017
- Wipeout co-host with John Cena, 2021
Podcasts
- Why Won't You Date Me?
- Best Friends
- Newcomers
Books and writing
- #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE book, 2020
Comedians like Nicole Byer
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Annie Lederman also in Girl Code
- Chris Distefano also in Girl Code
- Jamie Lee also in Girl Code
- Jeff Dye also in Girl Code
- Jessimae Peluso also in Girl Code
- Joe Mande also in The Good Place
- Kurt Braunohler also in The Good Place
- Phoebe Robinson also in Girl Code
Their stand-up
Nicole Byer, raised in New Jersey, moved to New York City in the early 2000s, where waitressing at a restaurant and cabaret club led her to study improv; her special BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) premiered on Netflix in December 2021 and earned her an Emmy nomination for writing.
Career timeline
- 1986Born
- 2016Transparent (2016–2017) On screen
- 2020#VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE (book, 2020) Book
- 2021Wipeout (co-host with John Cena, 2021) On screen
- 2022WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1297 WTF
Questions and answers
Where is Nicole Byer performing next?
Thursday 18 February 2027, 7:30 PM at The DC Improv, Washington, DC, then 3 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.
Are they on tour in 2027?
Yes: 4 shows from 18 February to 21 February 2027 in Washington.
What stand-up specials have they released?
BBW and An Evening of Crowd Work.
What podcasts have they been on?
Why Won't You Date Me?, Best Friends and Newcomers.
Have they written a book?
Yes:#VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Nailed It!, Loosely Exactly Nicole, Girl Code, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place and Transparent, among 7 credits.
When were they born?
In 1986.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 1297, 2022 (the episode ↗).
Who are some comedians like them?
Annie Lederman (also in Girl Code), Chris Distefano (also in Girl Code), Jamie Lee (also in Girl Code), Jeff Dye (also in Girl Code) and Jessimae Peluso (also in Girl Code).
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The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Official bio ↗ stand-up, Nailed It!, acting, podcasts and book
- Official tour page ↗ official live-show route
- Ticketmaster · ticketmaster.com ↗ October and November 2026 Best Friends live dates
- WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1297 ↗ WTF appearance
- Wikipedia ↗ Books: #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE (book, 2020) (as of 1 October 2026)
- Official site ↗ their accounts (as of 10 October 2026)
Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026