Nicole Byer was born in New Jersey and later moved to New York City in the early 2000s. 

In June 2008, she took classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade, beginning her improv and sketch comedy career. 

Byer was born in New Jersey and moved to New York City in the early 2000s. She worked as a waitress in a cabaret club and a restaurant in New York. She carried on with improv and sketch comedy for many years. 

However, in 2013, she started her stand-up career.

She graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s Certificate Program in Professional Performance.