| Little Esther Povitsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1988 |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, Actress, Podcaster |
| Genres | Comedy, Television, Podcasts |
| Notable work(s) | Deathsquad, Jimmy Kimmel Live! |
Esther Lauren Povitsky, also known as Little Esther, is an American stand-up comedian, actress and podcast host currently residing in West Hollywood, California. Originally from Skokie, Illinois, and half Jewish, Esther was drawn to comedy at a very early age and considers herself a "theatrical comedian."[1]
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Povitsky was attending The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign when she decided to drop out to pursue stand-up full-time. She studied comedy at iO Chicago, The Second City and The Groundlings.[2] She frequently performs stand-up comedy at venues throughout Los Angeles, including The Comedy Store, The Ice House (comedy club),[3] and The Improv.[4]
Her recent television appearances include Jimmy Kimmel Live! and New Girl as well as a national spot for True Blood.
Little Esther was the first female guest to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, after which she began podcasting with Deathsquad regularly. She hosted “Little Esther's Piecast”[5] and currently co-hosts “Brode & Esther” with fellow comedian Brody Stevens.[6] She often appears as a guest on the network's “Ice House Chronicles”.[7]
Povitsky also studied dance in New York City.[8]
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