Cousin Tiera (Tiera Oleary) is a stand-up comedian, actress, and content creator from the West Side of Chicago, Illinois, known for her raw, relatable, and storytelling-style comedy. She gained significant popularity through viral videos on Facebook and Instagram before establishing herself as a touring headliner. Tiera began her stand-up career in 2016. Her viral “black mom videos” caught the attention of Mr Tyler Perry, He shared they were VERY relatable to his upbringing. In 2022, she was a finalist in Kenan Thompson’s “Road to New York” comedy competition.
In 2023 she launched her first tour, the “Kickin’ It With My Cousins Tour,” which spanned 54 cities. 2024, she continued her touring success with the “Family Reunion Tour”, and 2025 her “All cousins kickback tour stretched well over 60 cities.
She has developed her skills of acting and Improv with Second City Chicago. Tiera has a reoccurring role in the Movie “Tyrant Like Father Like Son 2” As well as the “Tyrant Series”.
She has shared the stage with established comedians such as Bill Bellamy, TK Kirkland, Damon Williams, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Mojo Brooks and more!
