Liza Koshy – Full Detail
Basic Information
Full Name: Elizabeth Shaila Koshy
Popular Name: Liza Koshy
Date of Birth: March 31, 1996
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Nationality: American
Height: 5′ 0¾″ (1.54 m)
Father: Jose Koshy (of Indian – Malayali descent)
Mother: Jean Carol Hertzler (of German descent)
Siblings: Two older sisters
Education: Studied business marketing at the University of Houston (1 year)
Career Journey
Early Life & YouTube Rise
- Began her career in 2013 on the app Vine, under the name “Lizzza”, posting short comedy clips.
- Quickly gained fame for her expressive humor and relatable skits.
- Moved to YouTube after Vine shut down — her main channel grew rapidly, making her one of the fastest creators to hit 10 million subscribers.
- Her main channel today has 17 million+ subscribers and 2 billion+ views combined with her second channel.
Acting & Hosting Career
- Made her film debut in Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016).
- Starred in Hulu’s “Freakish” (2016–2017).
- Co-created and starred in the YouTube Premium series “Liza on Demand” (2018–2021).
- Hosted Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” revival (2018–2019).
- Played the lead in Netflix’s dance comedy “Work It” (2020).
- Has also voiced characters in several animated projects and appeared in music videos.
Awards & Recognition
- Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 (2019) for Hollywood & Entertainment.
- Named one of TIME’s 25 Most Influential People on the Internet (2019).
- Appeared on TIME 100 Next List of rising global influencers.
- Won multiple Streamy Awards and Teen Choice Awards.
Personal Life
- Of Indian-German descent, proud of her mixed cultural roots.
- Known for her positive energy, humor, and activism.
- Was in a public relationship with David Dobrik (2015–2018).
- Speaks fluent English and Spanish (learned through dual-language schooling).
- Passionate about mental health, diversity, and women empowerment.
Net Worth
Estimated around $6 million USD (from YouTube, acting, brand deals, and hosting).
Personality & Style
- Famous for her energetic humor, exaggerated expressions, and fast-paced comedic timing.
- Uses humor to address social and cultural issues.
- Known as one of the most influential female creators to transition from YouTube to mainstream media.
