Ali Wong

Ali Wong is a force of nature in the comedy world, and not just because she’s managed to film two Netflix specials while heavily pregnant. Her brutally honest and often raunchy humor has garnered her legions of fans, proving that women, and especially mothers, can be just as hilariously crude as their male counterparts. She's a trailblazer, alright, paving the way for more diverse voices in stand-up, all while making us question if we really need to be wearing Spanx.

Wong’s heritage is proudly on display in her acts, often weaving in anecdotes about her Chinese-American and Vietnamese-American upbringing. She's a cultural commentator in her own right, dissecting the immigrant experience, the challenges of modern parenting, and the eternal struggle of balancing career and family life – usually with a mic in one hand and a pickle in the other.

While her humor might be a little too spicy for some traditional palates, there’s no denying her impact. She's redefined what a successful female comedian looks like, sounds like, and delivers like, proving that you can be a doting mother and still drop f-bombs with the best of them. As for her Jewish bona fides, well, unless there's a surprise twist in her family tree, we're going to have to stick with 'Not a Jew'. But she's certainly kvell-worthy for her sheer chutzpah.