Tig Notaro Set for First HBO Special

Tig Notaro will star in her first HBO comedy special, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. To be taped later this year, the exclusive presentation will feature the Grammy nominee in an all-new standup performance before a live audience.

"Tig Notaro is a 'comedian's comedian,' whose uniquely fearless and always funny voice has won acclaim from critics and fans alike," said Lombardo. "I'm so happy that we will be able to introduce this remarkable performer to a larger audience."

Notaro draws on highly personal experiences in her stand-up work, most notably turning a traumatic period of her life, which included a diagnosis of breast cancer in 2012 and the death of her mother, into a legendary stand-up performance.

The subject of a feature-film documentary to debut at the Sundance Film Festival later this month, Notaro's previous credits include "Transparent," "The Office," "The Sarah Silverman Program," "In a World" and "Walk of Shame." She has a Ted Med talk set for release in March and is writing a memoir for Ecco Publishing, scheduled for early 2016.