Liza Koshy is an American actress, YouTuber, and social media star with over 17 million YouTube subscribers. Known for her comedic content, she’s also appeared in TV shows, films, and hosted Double Dare.
Full Name: Elizabeth Shaila Koshy
Birth Date: March 31, 1996
Age: 28 Years (As of 2024)
Birth Place: Houston, Texas, USA
Nationality: American
Father’s Name: Jose Koshy
Mother’s Name: Jean Koshy Hertzler
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 feet 0 inches (152 cm)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Body Measurements: 30-26-30 inches
Profession: Actress, YouTuber, Social Media Personality
Net Worth: $6 million
Early Life and Education
Liza Koshy was born in Houston, Texas, to Jose Koshy, a petroleum executive, and Jean Koshy Hertzler, a yoga instructor. She has two older sisters and was raised in a multicultural household with a blend of Indian, European, and black heritage. Koshy attended a dual-language program in her early schooling, becoming fluent in Spanish. After graduating from Lamar High School, she briefly attended the University of Houston, studying Business Marketing, before dropping out in 2015 to pursue her career in Los Angeles.
Career
Koshy first gained recognition on the now-defunct app Vine, where she began posting short comedic videos in 2013. By the time Vine shut down, she had amassed over 7 million followers. Her success transitioned to YouTube, where her primary channel has over 17 million subscribers and 2 billion views.
Her career highlights include interviewing former President Barack Obama in 2016 to promote voter registration and starring in various TV shows and films. Koshy’s acting debut came in Tyler Perry’s film Boo! A Madea Halloween, followed by roles in Hulu’s horror series Freakish and YouTube Premium’s Escape the Night. She co-created, produced, and starred in her own YouTube comedy series, Liza on Demand, which received widespread praise.
Koshy also ventured into hosting, notably reviving the Nickelodeon game show Double Dare, for which she earned a Daytime Emmy nomination. She further broadened her career with roles in Netflix’s Work It and voice work in My Little Pony: A New Generation and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Boyfriend and Affairs
Liza Koshy began dating fellow YouTuber David Dobrik in 2015. The couple broke up in 2017 and publicly announced their split in June 2018. Since then, Koshy has kept her personal relationships private, and there has been no public information on her current relationship status.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Liza Koshy’s estimated net worth is $6 million. She has earned her wealth through her YouTube channel, acting roles, and brand endorsements.
Social Media Presence
Liza Koshy continues to captivate audiences with her versatility across digital media, television, and film.