Elizabeth Booker Houston

Elizabeth Booker Houston (born April 4, 1990) is an American lawyer, public health professional, stand‑up comedian, and political commentator. She gained national attention for blending legal analysis with satire and her viral rebuke of conservative pundit Ann Coulter at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.^[1]

Early life and education

Houston was born on April 4, 1990, in Memphis, Tennessee, on the 28th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. s assassination.^[2] She earned a BA in Psychology from Christian Brothers University and later received a JD and MPH from the University of Memphis.^[3]

Career

Legal and public health

Houston has worked in federal compliance and public health roles, combining legal analysis with science-based policy.^[3]

Comedy

Houston performs stand‑up comedy in Washington, D.C., where she integrates legal insight into political satire. She has appeared at DC Improv, Magooby’s Joke House, and New York Comedy Club, and has opened for D.L. Hughley.^[3][4]

Her comedic style is described as sharp, irreverent, and informative—leveraging viral moments to spark broader civic and legal discussion.^[1]

Social media and public commentary

On TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), she posts under @bookersquared, offering legal explainers and political commentary.^[5] Houston maintains a substantial online presence, with her Instagram and TikTok accounts collectively attracting hundreds of thousands of followers. As of April 2025, she had over 437,000 Instagram followers and 372,500 TikTok followers.^[6]

By mid‑2024, she had more than 250,000 followers on Instagram alone, earning recognition from Taylor Lorenz.^[7] ABC News later noted her combined following exceeded 500,000, recognizing her as a credentialed “social justice influencer” during the DNC.^[8]

Her topics include reproductive rights, Supreme Court rulings, and public health.^[9][10]

Viral moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

In August 2024, she delivered a viral monologue at the Democratic National Convention, during which she called out Ann Coulter as a “childless monkey.”^[1] The clip went viral on TikTok and X, boosting her visibility and drawing media attention.^[1]

Public reception and media presence

Houston has been profiled in outlets like The Daily Beast and Waymaker Journal, where she is commended for blending cultural critique with accessibility.^[1][3] She’s appeared on independent shows such as The Ask and All Over the Place.^[9][10]