Lilia Stepanova is a contortionist. She was born in Chişinău

Chisinau

Chișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...

, Moldova

Moldova

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, to parents who were also contortionists. She started training with her mother at the age of five.

, Stepanova is living in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

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, where she is known for performing at many NBA halftime shows. She is also known for her ability to perform archery

Archery

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 with her feet while on hand-balancing canes, the piece she performed on Season 1 of America's Got Talent

America's Got Talent (Season 1)

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.

Performances

She has appeared as a guest artist on shows including:

• "The View";
• "America's Got Talent
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  ";
• "Jimmy Kimmel Live
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  ";
• "Steve Harvey's Big Time";
• "Best Damn Sports Show Period"; and
• "E:60
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  ".

She has also been in a commercial for Nykredit

Nykredit

Dating back to 1851, Nykredit is one of Denmark's leading financial services companies with activities ranging from mortgage, retail and investment banking to insurance and fixed income trading and asset management...

, a Danish

Denmark

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 bank.

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