Cory was a grand finalist and runner-up in season one of NBC's Last Comic Standing. After making five appearances on CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, she finally made her debut on the Late Show with David Letterman. She has had her own comedy specials on both Comedy Central and HBO. Cory has spent recent time (May 2015) as the headlining comedian on the Norwegian Gem. She was voted comedian of the year by Magazine and named best female comedian by the Manhattan Cabaret Association.
Personal life
Cory has a 30-year-old daughter from her first marriage and a 10-year-old son with her current husband. She is the creator of J.A.P. - The Princesses of Comedy.