Elizabeth Shaila Koshy, born March 31, 1996, is a multifaceted American personality who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Her journey began on Vine in 2013, where she initially gained popularity before transitioning to YouTube and establishing her own channel.
As an actress, Koshy has appeared in several notable roles, including Aday Walker in Tyler Perry's horror comedy film Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) and The Explorer in the YouTube Premium series Escape the Night (2017). She also starred as Violet Adams in the Hulu drama television series Freakish (2016-2017).
In addition to her acting credits, Koshy has contributed to various television programs, including MTV's Total Request Live from 2017 to 2018. Since 2018, she has been the star and producer of the YouTube Premium comedy series Liza on Demand, which has garnered widespread acclaim.
Furthermore, Koshy has hosted the Nickelodeon game show revival Double Dare from 2018 to 2019, earning an Emmy Award nomination for her work. In 2020, she made her feature film debut in the Netflix dance-comedy film Work It.
Koshy's impressive online presence has led to her amassing over 17 million subscribers on her main YouTube channel, with her two channels combining for over 2.5 billion views. Her remarkable achievements have earned her four Streamy Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and a Kids' Choice Award. She has also been recognized as one of the most influential people on the internet, ranking among the top 25 on Time's 2019 list and the 2019 100 Next list.
Notably, Koshy was included in Forbes' 2019 list of the 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list, solidifying her status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
