Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro, born on March 24, 1971, is an American stand-up comedian, writer, radio contributor, and actress. Known for her deadpan comedy, she gained recognition with her acclaimed album Live, which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 2014. In 2016, her special Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted received a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Her album Boyish Girl Interrupted was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2017. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Tig grew up in Pass Christian, Mississippi and later moved to Spring, Texas. She has a brother, Renaud, who is a radio talk show host.