Esther Povitsky
Esther Lauren Povitsky (born March 2, 1988) known as Little Esther, is an American stand-up comedian, actress and podcast host living in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Skokie, Illinois, Esther was drawn to comedy at a very early age and considers herself a "theatrical comedian." Povitsky had a recurring role, starring as Maya on the series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend from 2016 until 2019. Other television appearances include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Love, and Parks and Recreation. She was in the semifinals of 2015's Last Comic Standing (season 9). She is the co-creator and star of the comedy series Alone Together (2018) and she starred as Izzy in the Hulu series Dollface. Her debut comedy special, Hot for My Name, premiered on Comedy Central on July 17, 2020.
Filmography (33 titles)
5.0MovieLost & Found in Cleveland
Sara Levine · 2025
MovieI Want to Feel Fun
2025
5.7MovieDrugstore June
June · 2024
5.5ShowAfter Midnight
Self · 2024
6.5ShowReboot
Marcy · 2022
4.8MovieHome Sweet Home Alone
Daisy Breckin · 2021
5.2MovieMark, Mary + Some Other People
Esther · 2021
7.7ShowiCarly
Brooke · 2021
5.6MovieEsther Povitsky: Hot for My Name
Herself · 2020
7.0ShowDollface
Izzy · 2019
3.4ShowA Little Late with Lilly Singh
Self · 2019
5.5MovieDude
Alicia · 2018
7.0MovieTrevor Moore: The Story of Our Times
Candace · 2018
6.1ShowAlone Together
Esther · 2018
ShowTime for Bed with Punam Patel
Herself · 2017
6.8ShowCrazy Ex-Girlfriend
Maya · 2015
Alone Together
Esther · 2015
What a Nice Party
2015
6.2ShowDifficult People
Cissy Donato · 2015
2.0MovieMy Daughter's Boyfriend
Sara · 2015
7.7ShowCelebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant · 2015
5.6ShowResident Advisors
Emily White · 2015
6.6MovieChelsea Peretti: One of the Greats
Herself · 2014
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2014