Over the last six years,Leslie Liaohas been living a double life.

By day, shes an employee in the HR department atNetflix by night, a fast-rising stand-up comic.

So, it almost was like a Superman-Clark Kent thing.

Leslie Liao in ‘Verified Stand-Up’

Leslie Liao in ‘Verified Stand-Up’Netflix

In point of fact, shes welcomed co-workers, and even her boss to shows over the years.

I tried to avoid [Praw] at all costs at the office, Liao admits.

I didnt want him to know me as just this employee who dabbles in stand-up.

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When her new headlining tour kicks off in the new year, shell begin working as a comedian full-time.

I remember almost standing up and being like, Give me the mic.’

Honing that voice would be a process of trial and error.

The process of developing her skill set is far from over, she acknowledges.

Theres a lot of content out there.