Maria Bamford is a stand-up comedian and voice actress best known for her eccentric comedy and her performance as the lead in the Netflix series Lady Dynamite. She has released three stand-up albums, three comedy specials, and several books of her comedy musings. Bamford has earned numerous awards, including a Nerdist Award, an AFI Award, and a Peabody Award for her work on Lady Dynamite. In addition to her work on screen, Bamford has had successful tours across the US and UK, and she performed with Margaret Cho in their "Back to Back" tour. She has appeared on television and radio shows such as The Maria Bamford Show, Arrested Development, The Sarah Silverman Program, Howard Stern, and The Daily Show.