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Chelsea Handler

  • Award Winning Comedian and Trailblazer in Late-Night TV with "Chelsea Lately"
  • Host and Creator,  'Dear Chelsea'  Podcast
  • Winner Human Rights Campaign's Ally for Equality Award & TIME 100 Honoree
  • 7x Bestselling Author, including 'Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea' & 'Uganda Be Killing Me'  

Chelsea Handler is a powerhouse entertainer who brings her razor-sharp wit and fearless perspective to every stage she steps on. In her Las Vegas residency Chelsea at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Handler delivers electrifying, laugh-out-loud stand-up that captivates audiences with her unfiltered humor and magnetic energy. But she’s not just a comedian—Handler shines as a dynamic speaker, leading bold, no-topic-is-off-limits town hall events that ignite meaningful conversations about social activism, politics, and modern culture. Known for breaking barriers as the first woman to dominate late-night TV with Chelsea Lately and crafting globally acclaimed Netflix shows, Handler’s ability to blend humor with hard-hitting truths makes her a standout choice for any event. As the three-time Critics Choice Award host, Handler is an adept host and moderator. Whether she’s making audiences roar with laughter or inspiring them to take action, Handler guarantees an unforgettable, high-impact experience that leaves people buzzing.

Handler is a writer, comedian, producer, TV host, activist, and the author of seven consecutive New York Times bestsellers. She hosted the late-night talk show Chelsea Lately on the E! network from 2007 to 2014 and released a documentary series, Chelsea Does, on Netflix in January 2016. In 2016 and 2017, Handler hosted the talk show Chelsea on Netflix. Her Netflix comedy special, Revolution, was released in 2022 and is now streaming. Her beloved advice podcast, Dear Chelsea, is in its fifth season and her fourth stand-up special, The Feeling, was released by Netflix in 2025.

Handler’s best-selling books include My Horizontal Life (2005), Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea (2008), Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang (2010), Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me (2011), and 2014’s Uganda Be Killing Me, and Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too! Her latest, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller I'll Have What She's Having, is an earnest exploration of the antic-filled, exhilarating, and joyful life she’s built.

Handler has been honored by TIME magazine as one of its annual “TIME 100”; Glamour magazine as one of its 2011 Women of the Year; and the Human Rights Campaign, which gave her its Ally for Equality Award in 2009. Handler’s wide appeal and multiplatform success have been highlighted by publications all over the world. 

 
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Talks & Conversations with Chelsea Handler
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Laughing Through the Chaos: The Power of Humor to Tackle Life’s Absurdities

CHELSEA HANDLER takes audiences behind the scenes of her celebrated stand-up comedy career, sharing how she crafts her iconic, unfiltered humor. She reveals how comedy has been her weapon for cutting through life’s challenges and cultural absurdities while connecting with millions. From the spotlight of her Chelsea at The Chelsea residency in Las Vegas to the intimate moments of personal storytelling, Handler demonstrates how laughter can be a tool for resilience, truth-telling, and bringing people together. This moderated conversation is a hilarious and inspiring look at the art of making people laugh while keeping it unapologetically real.

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No Topic Off Limits: How Bold Conversations Can Change the World

In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, CHELSEA HANDLER explores the importance of fearless dialogue in tackling today’s most pressing issues. Drawing from her dynamic town hall events and her career as a trailblazing talk show host, Handler demonstrates how humor, honesty, and vulnerability can spark meaningful conversations that inspire action.

With her trademark wit and no-holds-barred approach, Handler invites audiences to challenge assumptions, get involved in their communities, and use their voices to drive change in a divided world. This moderated conversation is perfect for those ready to laugh, learn, and leave inspired to make a difference.

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Author Talk: 'I'll Have What She's Having'

This moderated conversation centers hilarious and tender stories about CHELSEA HANDLER’s path to becoming the woman she always wanted to be, as told in her book, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller I'll Have What She's Having. Surprisingly vulnerable and always outrageous, Handler captures the antic-filled, exhilarating, and joyful life she’s built—a life that makes the rest of us think, "I’ll have what she’s having."

Books by Chelsea Handler
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