Lilly Singh

Lilly Saini Singh, born September 26, 1988, is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian, television host, actress, and author. She originally gained international recognition under the online screen name IISuperwomanII, creating sketch comedy and relatable observational videos about South Asian diaspora culture. Since starting her digital career in 2010, Singh has expanded into mainstream media, authoring best-selling books, hosting a network late-night talk show, and taking on acting and voice-over roles in film and television.

Early Life and Online Breakthrough

Singh was born and raised in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Indian Punjabi immigrant parents. She attended York University, graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Facing depression in her early twenties, she turned to YouTube as a creative outlet, launching her channel in October 2010. Her high-energy comedy, featuring rants, satirical advice, and family parodies, built a global audience. Over the decade, her channel accumulated over 14 million subscribers and billions of views.

Mainstream Television and Acting Career

Building on her digital success, Singh transitioned into broadcast media and acting. In 2019, NBC named her executive producer and host of A Little Late with Lilly Singh, making her the first person of South Asian descent to host a major American late-night network show. The program aired for two seasons until 2021. Her screen credits include roles in Bad Moms, Fahrenheit 451, Dollface, and The Muppets Mayhem, as well as voice work in The Bad Guys animated franchise.

Author, Business Ventures, and Advocacy

Beyond entertainment, Singh is a published author and advocate. In 2017, she published her debut book, How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life, which became a New York Times best seller. She published her second book, Be a Triangle, in 2022. Singh serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on girls' education and youth empowerment. She publicly came out as bisexual in 2019 and frequently uses her platform to advocate for diversity and representation in media.