Lizz Winstead

This article is about the comedian. For the actress, see Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

Lizz Winstead
Winstead in 2024
Born (1961-08-05) August 5, 1961 (age 63)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation
  • Comedian
Years active1983–present

Lizz Winstead (born August 5, 1961) is an American comedian, radio and television personality, abortion rights activist, and podcast host. A native of Minnesota, Winstead is the co-creator of The Daily Show along with Madeleine Smithberg, and served as head writer and one of the original correspondents. Winstead is the founder and chief creative officer of Abortion Access Front, a nonprofit made up of “activists, writers and producers and comedians that uses humor to destigmatize abortion” and fight against anti-abortion forces nationwide.[1]

  1. ^ Sean. "About Us • Abortion Access Front". Abortion Access Front. Retrieved February 8, 2023.