Lizz Winstead

As a co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show and co-creator of Air America Radio, Lizz Winstead has emerged as a critically acclaimed political writer and producer. As a performer, Winstead brought her political wit to the radio waves co-hosting "Unfiltered," Air America Radio 's mid morning show with citizen of the world and hip hop legend Chuck D and political big brain Rachel Maddow.

Winstead has appeared numerous times on television including HBO's "Women of the Night," "The US Comedy Arts Festival" in Aspen, Comedy Central Presents, and too many basic cable stand-up shows and VH-1 "50 Greatest This" and "100 Greatest That" to mention. Her comedic talents have been recognized in Entertainment Weekly's 100 Most Creative People issue, and she was nominated Best Female Club Performer by The American Comedy Awards. Winstead is also featured in the film, "American Cannibal."

As well as writing and producing for air and television, Winstead performs in clubs and theaters across the country in recurring shows like "Shoot the Messenger" at Ace of Clubs. She is also busy filming episodes of her Internet series "Bad Gift Road Show" for Lifetime.

To keep up to date with what's on her mind, you can read Winstead's essays at www.huffingtonpost.com and www.myspace.com/lizzwinstead.