Natasha Leggero
Born 1974 · Age 51
American stand-up comedian, actress, writer and voice actress known for Chelsea Lately, Another Period, stand-up specials and voice roles.
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Born in Rockford, Illinois
Natasha Terese Leggero is born in Rockford, Illinois; of Italian and Swedish descent, raised Roman Catholic.
Begins performing in plays
Began performing at age 10 in plays at the New American Theatre.
Graduates Rockford East High School (approx.)
Finished high school at Rockford East. (Year estimated from birth year; text states she attended Rockford East HS.)
Enrolls at Illinois State University
Attended Illinois State University on scholarship; studied for two years and spent a semester abroad in England.
Semester abroad in England
Spent a semester studying abroad in England while at Illinois State; worked three jobs while overseas including at a pub.
Accepted to Stella Adler Conservatory
Auditioned for and was accepted into the Stella Adler Conservatory theatre program; moved to New York City to study two years.
Moves to Sydney, Australia
Moved to Sydney with then-boyfriend and lived there for eight months before returning to New York.
Graduates Hunter College (B.A.)
Graduated from Hunter College with a B.A. in theater criticism after nine years to finish college; paid her own tuition.
Moves to Los Angeles
Moved to Los Angeles shortly before the September 11, 2001 attacks and did not return to New York apartment.
Appears on The Joe Schmo Show
Appeared in two episodes of The Joe Schmo Show as Rita 'The Drunk'. Early TV appearances gaining experience.
Television guest roles expand (2005 onward)
Multiple TV appearances including Reno 911!, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and guest bits on roasts (Pamela Anderson red carpet).
Hosts MTV's The 70s House
Rose to wider attention as the host of MTV reality series The 70s House (10 episodes).
Film role: The Exorcist Chronicles
Appeared in film The Exorcist Chronicles (role: Leah).
Joins Chelsea Lately roundtable
Became a regular roundtable panelist on Chelsea Handler's late-night talk show Chelsea Lately (2008–2014).
Film: He's Just Not That Into You
Appeared in the ensemble romantic comedy film in a supporting role (Amber Gnech).
Voice role: Callie Maggotbone in Ugly Americans
Became the voice of Callie Maggotbone on the adult animated series Ugly Americans (2010–2012).
Co-hosts The Lavender Hour podcast
Launched The Lavender Hour podcast with comedian Duncan Trussell; ran from 2010 until January 2012.
Judge on Last Comic Standing (season 7)
Served as a judge on NBC's Last Comic Standing (season 7), hosted by Craig Robinson.
Comedy Central Presents half-hour special
Aired a half-hour special on Comedy Central titled Comedy Central Presents: Natasha Leggero.
Dates Duncan Trussell (2011–2012)
Romantically involved with comedian Duncan Trussell; co-hosted The Lavender Hour during this period.
Stars in NBC sitcom Free Agents
Played Emma Parker in the short-lived NBC sitcom Free Agents (main cast; 8 episodes).
Releases audio album 'Coke Money'
Released a comedy audio album titled Coke Money in 2011.
Appears on Are You There, Chelsea?
Appeared in six episodes of NBC's Are You There, Chelsea? as Nikki (Rick's ex-girlfriend).
Ends co-hosting The Lavender Hour
The Lavender Hour podcast run ended in January 2012 after co-hosting since 2010.
Plays Haley on web series Burning Love
Portrayed the sex-obsessed Haley in the web series Burning Love (a spoof of reality dating shows).
Appears on Drunk History
Appeared in an episode of Comedy Central's Drunk History (2013).
Roaster at Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
Participated as one of the roasters at the Comedy Central Roast of James Franco.
Brickleberry Season 2 premieres; voices Ethel
Brickleberry season 2 premiered and Leggero voiced the park ranger Ethel from season 2 onward.
Launches YouTube series 'Tubbin' with Tash'
Debuted Tubbin' with Tash on her YouTube channel, interviewing guests while in a hot tub (web series).
Film appearances (Neighbors, Let's Be Cops)
Appeared in studio comedies including Neighbors (2014) and Let's Be Cops (2014 credit listed).
Purchases home in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Leggero and Moshe Kasher bought a home in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles in 2015 (reported in subsequent coverage).
Creates 'Another Period' with Riki Lindhome
Co-created the Comedy Central period sitcom Another Period; starred as Lillian Abigail Bellacourt; show premiered June 23, 2015.
Debuts Comedy Central special 'Live at Bimbo's'
Premiered her stand-up special Live at Bimbo's (originally titled Diamond P__) filmed in San Francisco on Comedy Central.
Marries Moshe Kasher
Married fellow comedian Moshe Kasher (IMDb lists marriage date Oct 11, 2015).
The Honeymoon Tour launches
Alongside husband Moshe Kasher, embarked on The Honeymoon Tour performing stand-up and offering humorous relationship advice across the U.S. (2016–2017).
Announces conversion to Judaism (public coverage)
Publicly discussed having converted to Judaism as an adult (Times of Israel coverage cited June 2, 2016).
Another Period renewed for Season 2 and Season 3 (renewal)
Season 2 of Another Period premiered June 15, 2016. On May 23, 2016 the series was renewed for a third season.
Announces pregnancy on Stephen Colbert
In an October 3, 2017 interview with Stephen Colbert, announced she and Moshe Kasher were expecting their first child.
Netflix special: The Honeymoon Stand Up Special
Released a Netflix stand-up special with Moshe Kasher titled The Honeymoon Stand Up Special (2018).
Another Period Season 3 airs
Another Period's third season, which had been renewed in 2016, aired in 2018.
Birth of daughter
Announced the birth of their daughter via c-section on Instagram on February 24, 2018.
Launches The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
Began co-hosting The Endless Honeymoon Podcast with husband Moshe Kasher (2019–present).
Stars in CBS sitcom Broke and voices Shannon in Hoops
Played Elizabeth in CBS sitcom Broke (13 episodes) and voiced Shannon in Netflix animated Hoops (2020).
Co-hosts Rat in the Kitchen (premiere)
Co-hosts the TBS cooking competition Rat in the Kitchen which premiered March 31, 2022.
Publishes first book 'The World Deserves My Children'
Released a collection of essays on motherhood published by Gallery Books on November 15, 2022.
Continues television and voice work
Recurring panelist on game/variety shows and continued voice roles and TV appearances (e.g., Monster High projects, The Great American Joke Off appearances).
Flashes crowd at The Improv in Los Angeles
Surprised an audience by baring herself during a set to impersonate comedian Bert Kreischer (widely reported event).
Ongoing career (roles, voice work, podcasts)
Continues to appear across TV, film, podcasts and voice acting roles; maintains active touring and media presence.
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