Lilly Singh
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Early Life and Education
Lilly Singh was born in 1988 in Scarborough, a district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her parents, Sukhwinder and Malwinder Singh, immigrated from Punjab, India. Raised in a Sikh household, Lilly grew up alongside her older sister, Tina Singh, who occasionally appears in her videos.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Sep, 1988
- Age
- 31 yrs
- Citizenship
- Canada
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- Birth Place
- Scarborough
- Education
- York University
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- Indo Canadian YouTube personality, vlogger and comedian
- Twitter Id
- IISuperwomanII
- Net Worth 2021
- 20 million
During her childhood, Lilly described herself as a tomboy. She attended Mary Shadd Public School for her elementary education and graduated from Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute in 2006. In 2010, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University in Toronto.
While grappling with depression during her university years, Lilly began creating YouTube videos as a form of self-expression and emotional healing. Her creative pursuits eventually led her to relocate to Los Angeles, California, where she expanded her career as a content creator and entertainer.
YouTube Career and Online Presence
Lilly Singh launched her YouTube channel, IISuperwomanII, in 2010. The name "Superwoman" was inspired by an S-shaped ring she wore as a child that made her feel empowered. Her content, a blend of comedy, cultural commentary, and personal storytelling, often incorporates elements of Punjabi culture and humor drawn from everyday life experiences.
By 2015, Lilly had gained over 9 million subscribers and accumulated more than a billion total video views, establishing herself as one of the platform’s most successful creators. That same year, Forbes listed her among the highest-paid YouTube stars, with estimated earnings of $3 million. She was also featured in YouTube Rewind for both 2014 and 2015, showcasing her influence in the YouTube community.
Her channel earned her several accolades, including a Streamy Award, an MTV Fandom Award, and two Teen Choice Awards, highlighting her widespread popularity and appeal among youth audiences.
