Tig Notaro

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August 24, 2015 11:07AM EDT
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Date of Birth:
March 24, 1971
Height:
5' 5"
Hometown:
Jackson

Bio:
Mathilde “Tig” O’Callaghan Notaro (born March 24, 1971 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American stand-up comic, writer, and radio contributor.

Best Known For:
Tig is best known for her standup comedy. She’s been featured on Comedy Central Presents, The Sarah Silverman Program, and sh’s worked on fellow comedian Amy Schumer’s series, Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer.

Personal Life:
Tig was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts on July 30 2012. She had a double mastectomy with no reconstructive surgery. She opted out of chemo but decided to continue treatment with hormone-blocking. Fig became engaged to Stephanie Allynne in 2015.