A native of the Bronx, New York, she is a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee for her portrayal of Mahalia on The John Larroquette Show. Liz began her career in the small clubs New York City where she and Bette Midler shared Barry Manilow as a musical conductor.

Liz considers her first big break to have been on The Tonight Show doing stand-up comedy. Since then, she has performed in regular roles on numerous series, and also appeared in the television movies.

For her performance in the series The Famous Teddy Z she also received an Emmy nomination and was honored with a Bravo Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Comedy Series. She has also received two American Comedy Awards nominations for Best Female Television Performer.

Liz starred on Broadway, and also achieved success as an RCA recording artist, gave a command performance for Morocco's King Hussan II, and was invited to the White House by President Carter for America's First National Hispanic Week Celebration. All of this is in addition to her nightclub performances, her one-woman show and working with stars such as Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett.

As a champion of numerous worthwhile causes, Torres focuses her talent and attention on the battle against AIDS, higher educational opportunities for minorities, and funding for public television. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.