Rachel Feinstein

Rachel Feinstein was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. She moved to New York City at 17, did some theater, and then started bombing at open mics and bringer shows until the act clicked.

She was a finalist on season 7 of “Last Comic Standing” (2010) and released her first album, “Thug Tears,” on Comedy Central Records in 2011. Her first special, “Only Whores Wear Purple” (2016), was produced and presented by Amy Schumer, and her second, “Big Guy,” came out on Netflix in 2024.

She has appeared on HBO’s “Crashing,” “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Life & Beth,” voiced talk-show host Michele Makes in “Grand Theft Auto V,” and done sets on “Conan,” “The Tonight Show” and “The Late Late Show.”