Carol Leifer might not be a household name to Gen Z, but she’s been quietly shaping comedy behind the scenes for decades. Now, in 2025, she’s back in the spotlight — and funnier than ever.
You’ve laughed at her jokes on Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, even if you didn’t know her name. But Carol Leifer isn’t just a writer — she’s a stand-up legend, Emmy nominee, and now, a late-career inspiration.
Leifer’s newest comedy special, “Carol Isn’t Done Yet,” just dropped on a major streaming platform — and it’s already creating buzz. At 68, she’s proving that age isn’t just a number, it’s a comedy superpower.
“I’m finally telling the stories I wasn’t ready to share in my 30s,” Leifer said in a recent interview. “Now I’m fearless. Nothing’s off limits.”
Her material is sharper than ever, touching on marriage (she’s happily married to her wife, Lori Wolf), parenting, cancel culture, and the absurdity of aging in Hollywood. She blends her classic observational style with modern-day punchlines that hit just right.
Fans are comparing her comeback to that of Joan Rivers or even Larry David. And while those are big names to be in the same sentence with, Leifer has earned her seat at the comedy table — and then some.
What’s behind the buzz? Industry insiders say Leifer’s ability to evolve without losing her voice is the key. “She’s always been ahead of her time,” said fellow comedian Wanda Sykes. “Now the world’s finally caught up.”
With her renewed spotlight, Carol is also mentoring young comedians and working on a memoir that promises to be equal parts hilarious and heartfelt.
So, if you thought Leifer’s comedy days were behind her, think again. She’s living proof that funny has no expiration date.
Watch out, 2025: Carol Leifer is just getting started.