Taylor Elyse Tomlinson (born November 4, 1993) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and television host and one of the sharpest comedic voices of her generation.
If you think stand-up is just jokes and timing, Taylor will convince you it’s also therapy - delivered with confidence, charisma, and perfectly timed sarcasm. By her early twenties, she was already on national TV roasting her anxiety, her upbringing, and her dating life with a style that feels like hanging out with your funniest, most self-aware friend.
Taylor has released three Netflix stand-up specials. In 2024, she became the host of CBS’s late-night show After Midnight, making her the youngest solo host on network late-night and a fresh face for the future of comedy.
Her voice blends millennial angst, Gen Z confidence, and old-soul depth. Whether she’s unpacking therapy, religion, or being alone at 30, she never pulls punches and somehow still makes you feel seen.
Interesting facts
She started doing stand-up at church. Seriously. Her earliest audiences were in youth group. No pressure, just God watching.
She has three Netflix specials. Most comedians dream of one. Taylor dropped three before turning 31.
She’s the host of After Midnight. Since January 2024, she’s been steering the ship of CBS’s late-night reboot — and making it her own with quick wit and modern energy.
A top 10 finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing at 22. While most people her age were panicking about student loans, she was crushing sets on prime-time TV.
Critically loved. After her Montreal Just for Laughs debut, comedy site Interrobang said she “brought the goddamn heat.” That’s elite-level praise.