Inspired by the best-selling books from actress/comedian Chelsea Handler, “Are You There, Chelsea?” follows the exploits of the twentysomething Chelsea (Laura Prepon, “That ’70s Show”), an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress, friend, daughter, sister and sexually dynamic “advanced drinker.” On the show, comedian Ali Wong stars as Olivia, Chelsea’s best friend since childhood, who has a healthy love life and dreams beyond Jerry’s Ultimate Sports Bar in the NBC comedy “Are You There, Chelsea?” inspired by Chelsea Handler’s best-selling books.

Chelsea’s life revolves around her work at Jerry’s Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey, where she is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and co-workers, including Rick (Jake McDorman, “Greek”), the handsome bartender; Olivia (Ali Wong, “Breaking In”), a fellow cocktail waitress and Chelsea’s best friend since childhood; and Todd (Mark Povinelli, “Water for Elephants”), the bar back who is always ready with a quick comeback. Chelsea and Olivia have recently moved in with Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus, “The Middle”), a sweet and somewhat sheltered young woman who could be considered the polar opposite of Chelsea. And then there’s Chelsea’s dad, Melvin (Lenny Clarke, “Rescue Me”), a man with a big personality and a big heart… and all too often – a big mouth. Chelsea Handler (“Chelsea Lately”) has a recurring role as Chelsea’s born-again Christian sister, Sloane, a married, conservative new mom who has little in common with her carefree sister.

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More about Ali Wong
Ali Wong, a stand-up comedian, was selected by the San Francisco Weekly as “The Best Comedian of 2009” and the San Francisco Bay Guardian awarded her “Best of the Bay,” pushing her to finally depart her hometown.

Since then, Wong has performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Breaking In” and E!’s “50 Super Epic TV Moments.” She can be seen in Oliver Stone’s “Savages” to be released later this year. In 2010, Comedy Central listed Wong as one of seven “Comics to Watch.” This year, Wong appeared in the 2011 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, QC, and Variety Magazine listed her as one of the “10 Comics to Watch” for 2011.

Ali Wong currently resides in Los Angeles.