Ariel Elias

Ariel Elias is an American comedian. She first gained prominence after a viral video showed her handling a heckler who threw a can of alcoholic seltzer at her onstage. She has appeared on numerous late night television talk shows. Her comedic work has drawn on her experiences growing up Jewish in Kentucky, being married, and being a millennial woman.

Early life and education Elias grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. Her first name was often mispronounced "Earl" like Jason Lee's character in My Name Is Earl. Elias attended Tulane University.

Career

Elias began performing stand-up comedy while in college in New Orleans.

In 2022, Elias was performing at a club in New Jersey when a heckler criticized her left-leaning politics. After the heckler's boyfriend threw a can at her, Elias calmly picked up the can and chugged the rest. After the incident, Elias was featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

In 2025, Elias released her comedy special “A Jewish Star” on YouTube.

Awards Just For Laughs Comedy Festival "New Face" award, 2021 Paste Magazine’s Best Comedians of 2022

Personal life Elias resides in Queens, New York with her husband and dog.