Tammy Pescatelli is an Emmy-nominated, American stand-up comedian celebrated for her sharp wit, observational humor, and relatable storytelling. Raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH, she developed her comedic voice in a big Italian-American family, which continues to inspire much of her material. Pescatelli first broke out as a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing and later won Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown in 2010. Her Netflix special Finding the Funny hit No. 3 on iTunes, and she co-created, executive-produced, and starred in the WE TV reality series A Stand-Up Mother. Her most recent special, The Way After School Special, ranked among Amazon’s top 10 streamed comedy specials in 2021. She also appeared in Netflix’s 2025 comedy-drama Nonnas alongside Vince Vaughn. Known for her bold, sarcastic, and raw take on family life, dating, and everyday struggles, Pescatelli continues to tour nationally, earning laughs with her signature mix of authenticity and bite.