Comedian Liz Miele on Depression, Trauma, Violence, and Live On-Stage Panic Attacks

Liz Miele has headlined on comedy stages around the world and
produced numerous stand-up specials. It’s an impressive career
that began at Manhattan open mics when she was 16 years old. We
have a wide-ranging conversation with Liz about her recent
depressive episode, the panic attacks that have been going on for
years including in the middle of her sets, and her family
history. Both of Liz’s grandmothers died by suicide before she
was born and her home growing up featured a lot of stress,
intensity, and some violence. Liz’s latest special, available on
YouTube, is titled Murder Sheets.


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