Aisha Tyler, born on September 18, 1970, in San Francisco, California, is a versatile American actress, talk show host, comedian, and author. She is of African American and Native American descent and was raised by her father after her parents separated when she was ten years old.

Aisha Tyler attended Dartmouth College, where she co-founded the all-female a cappella group Dartmouth Rockapellas, dedicated to spreading social awareness through music. She graduated with a degree in Government and Environmental Policy.

Her career in entertainment began with stand-up comedy, and she later moved to Los Angeles in 1996 to pursue her passion. She gained recognition for her role as Andrea Marino in the TV series "Ghost Whisperer" and has also appeared in "Friends," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Criminal Minds," where she plays Dr. Tara Lewis.

Aisha Tyler is also known for voicing Lana Kane in the animated series "Archer" and hosting the improv comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?".

She has also authored two books, "Self-Inflicted Wounds" and "Swerve: Reckless Observations of a Postmodern Girl," both of which have been well-received. She is an avid gamer and has lent her voice to several video games, including "Halo: Reach," "Gears of War 3," and "Watch Dogs".

Her personal life includes her previous marriage to attorney Jeff Tietjens, which ended in 2017.