Them: What do you do?
— VeryFunnyLady (@LeighannLord) August 9, 2018
Me: I’m a stand-up comedian.
Them: Really? Tell me a joke!
Me: Ok. Cash or charge?
Them: What?
Me: Well, you don’t work for free and neither do I.
(Then I pull out my Square and it just gets awkward.)
“She is so sly and funny.
Sharp as a laser and quick to a punch. Every joke is handmade with her own brilliance and slant on life.”
"Her show was again a hit
and had the audience wiping their tears.
Great show!”
Illinois State University
“You are funny and sophisticated.”
University of Alabama, Birmingham
“Leighann gave an uproariously funny performance packed with wit and cerebral humor. Definitely a must see!”
University of Akron
"Everyone here is still raving about your performance. You were fantastic!”
- Federal Drug Administration
"Thank you! This was a first effort at a new fund raising idea. You were the perfect comic for this very diverse (age, race, sex) group. Everyone who has commented enjoyed your comedy. You had something for everyone."
- Soroptimist
“I loved your act, so funny yet so simple, elegant and classy.”
- Mutual Housing Association
Sharp as a laser and quick to a punch. Every joke is handmade with her own brilliance and slant on life.”
"Her show was again a hit
and had the audience wiping their tears.
Great show!”
Illinois State University
“You are funny and sophisticated.”
University of Alabama, Birmingham
“Leighann gave an uproariously funny performance packed with wit and cerebral humor. Definitely a must see!”
University of Akron
"Everyone here is still raving about your performance. You were fantastic!”
- Federal Drug Administration
"Thank you! This was a first effort at a new fund raising idea. You were the perfect comic for this very diverse (age, race, sex) group. Everyone who has commented enjoyed your comedy. You had something for everyone."
- Soroptimist
“I loved your act, so funny yet so simple, elegant and classy.”
- Mutual Housing Association
I'm a stand-up comedian and I love what I do and how I do it. I'm smart, geeky and a little bit cheek. Comedy has taken me across the country (48 states) and around the world. I worked for 10-years with Carnival Cruise Lines and I've performed for U.S. troops in the Middle East. I guess you could say I've gone from Brooklyn to Bagdad and back again. (I'm kidding. I can't afford to live in Brooklyn; but I am a native New Yorker. Yes, I've been on TV too: HBO, Lifetime, Comedy Central, The View... I talk about current events, family, relationships ... you know, life. But what really matters is the connection I make with the audience. Here's what they've said..
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"Everyone here is still raving about your performance. You were fantastic!”
- Federal Drug Administration
"Thank you! This was a first effort at a new fund raising idea. You were the perfect comic for this very diverse (age, race, sex) group. Everyone who has commented enjoyed your comedy. You had something for everyone."
- Soroptimist
“I loved your act, so funny yet so simple, elegant and classy.”
- Mutual Housing Association
- Federal Drug Administration
"Thank you! This was a first effort at a new fund raising idea. You were the perfect comic for this very diverse (age, race, sex) group. Everyone who has commented enjoyed your comedy. You had something for everyone."
- Soroptimist
“I loved your act, so funny yet so simple, elegant and classy.”
- Mutual Housing Association
“Your words are still
in my head -- and my heart."
- Marti Benson Smith
"One of the funniest and most inspirational speakers!"
- Katie Hamlin
"Funny, insightful, brilliant.”
@SamaraSpeaks
“Leighann Lord was flawless in conveying wit, universal resonance, laughter, profound insight. She is the epitome of grace and a wicked sense of humor.”
- The Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop
in my head -- and my heart."
- Marti Benson Smith
"One of the funniest and most inspirational speakers!"
- Katie Hamlin
"Funny, insightful, brilliant.”
@SamaraSpeaks
“Leighann Lord was flawless in conveying wit, universal resonance, laughter, profound insight. She is the epitome of grace and a wicked sense of humor.”
- The Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop
"Her show was again a hit
and had the audience wiping their tears. Great show!”
Illinois State University
“You are funny and sophisticated.”
University of Alabama, Birmingham
“Leighann gave an uproariously funny performance packed with wit and cerebral humor. Definitely a must see!”
University of Akron
and had the audience wiping their tears. Great show!”
Illinois State University
“You are funny and sophisticated.”
University of Alabama, Birmingham
“Leighann gave an uproariously funny performance packed with wit and cerebral humor. Definitely a must see!”
University of Akron
GUEST SPEAKER - Makers: Women in Comedy
"Thanks again for taking part in last night’s event. You were amazing! Everyone involved appreciated your humor and wisdom. You were able to successfully engage our teens, young adults, adults, and seniors which is often difficult to do. We would love to work with you again in the future. Thank you for coming out."
- Delicia B. Davis, Queens Events Coordinator | Recreation Director
- Delicia B. Davis, Queens Events Coordinator | Recreation Director
Want funny? Want smart? Leighann Lord blends grace, charm, humor and intellect to become one of the hottest public speakers working today. Whether she is speaking on Parents & Aging, Love & The Power of Passion, The Importance of Fathers, or The Truth About Procrastination (which received a standing ovation at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop), Leighann is perfect for professional, civic, social and women’s organizations. Boring, she’s not.
Leighann, who can engage a range of audiences – from business gatherings to non-profit and community events – is an intuitive and engaging speaker who leaves crowds enlightened and laughing out loud.
You’ve seen her as an actress in movies (Radioland Murders), as a stand-up comedian on TV (HBO, Comedy Central, AspireTV), as a radio and TV co-host (StarTalk with Neil de Grasse Tyson), and as an author (Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up). You’ve read her online (The Urban Erma and The Huffington Post) and heard her podcasts (People with Parents).
Leighann has been a guest speaker/panelist/moderator for: The Apollo Theater, Center for Inquiry (NYC), The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, The Museum of the Moving Image, New York Society for Ethical Culture, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Sunday Assembly.
So if you’re ready for your next gathering to blow your crowd away, book Leighann as a speaker email her at LeighannLord@gmail.com.
Now it’s time to book her as your next speaker.
Leighann, who can engage a range of audiences – from business gatherings to non-profit and community events – is an intuitive and engaging speaker who leaves crowds enlightened and laughing out loud.
You’ve seen her as an actress in movies (Radioland Murders), as a stand-up comedian on TV (HBO, Comedy Central, AspireTV), as a radio and TV co-host (StarTalk with Neil de Grasse Tyson), and as an author (Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up). You’ve read her online (The Urban Erma and The Huffington Post) and heard her podcasts (People with Parents).
Leighann has been a guest speaker/panelist/moderator for: The Apollo Theater, Center for Inquiry (NYC), The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, The Museum of the Moving Image, New York Society for Ethical Culture, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Sunday Assembly.
So if you’re ready for your next gathering to blow your crowd away, book Leighann as a speaker email her at LeighannLord@gmail.com.
Now it’s time to book her as your next speaker.
"Kudos to you. You did an awesome show on the Destiny! You are a very funny lady! I will definitely check you out when I come to NY."
BK
"She was a highlight on our cruise and FUNNEEEEEE!"
- Chef to the Stars
"My wife and I loved her shows! We saw three of them on the Carnival Destiny. We have watched her on TV but seeing her live was a special treat."
- Brian
BK
"She was a highlight on our cruise and FUNNEEEEEE!"
- Chef to the Stars
"My wife and I loved her shows! We saw three of them on the Carnival Destiny. We have watched her on TV but seeing her live was a special treat."
- Brian
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A compilation of 12 essays that are political, provocative and hilarious. A perfect escape from campaign fever, or an early holiday gift for your favorite liberal.
A compilation of 12 essays that are political, provocative and hilarious, "Laughing Liberally: Letters to the American Voter" has arrived just in time for the 2014 elections--a perfect escape from campaign fever, or an early
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It's affordable (only $10/copy - and discounts on multiple orders), entertaining and unabashedly liberal. Every book in circulation helps promote a terrific roster of political comedians, and supports the Living Liberally network.
The book features contributions from: Lee Camp, Frank Conniff, Jim David, Will Durst, Negin Farsad, Matthew Filipowicz, Julianna Forlano, Katie Halper, Jeff Kreisler, Leighann Lord, Dean Obeidallah and Ken Schultz--comedians you know from Comedy Central, NPR and the Broadway stage, who have been fighting the good fight across the country, and promoting democracy one laugh at a time.
Laugh along with them--order the book today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
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holiday gift for your favorite liberal.
Order your copy today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
It's affordable (only $10/copy - and discounts on multiple orders), entertaining and unabashedly liberal. Every book in circulation helps promote a terrific roster of political comedians, and supports the Living Liberally network.
The book features contributions from: Lee Camp, Frank Conniff, Jim David, Will Durst, Negin Farsad, Matthew Filipowicz, Julianna Forlano, Katie Halper, Jeff Kreisler, Leighann Lord, Dean Obeidallah and Ken Schultz--comedians you know from Comedy Central, NPR and the Broadway stage, who have been fighting the good fight across the country, and promoting democracy one laugh at a time.
Laugh along with them--order the book today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
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A compilation of 12 essays that are political, provocative and hilarious, "Laughing Liberally: Letters to the American Voter" has arrived just in time for the 2014 elections--a perfect escape from campaign fever, or an early
holiday gift for your favorite liberal.
Order your copy today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
It's affordable (only $10/copy - and discounts on multiple orders), entertaining and unabashedly liberal. Every book in circulation helps promote a terrific roster of political comedians, and supports the Living Liberally network.
The book features contributions from: Lee Camp, Frank Conniff, Jim David, Will Durst, Negin Farsad, Matthew Filipowicz, Julianna Forlano, Katie Halper, Jeff Kreisler, Leighann Lord, Dean Obeidallah and Ken Schultz--comedians you know from Comedy Central, NPR and the Broadway stage, who have been fighting the good fight across the country, and promoting democracy one laugh at a time.
Laugh along with them--order the book today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
Get the ebook on Amazon!
holiday gift for your favorite liberal.
Order your copy today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
It's affordable (only $10/copy - and discounts on multiple orders), entertaining and unabashedly liberal. Every book in circulation helps promote a terrific roster of political comedians, and supports the Living Liberally network.
The book features contributions from: Lee Camp, Frank Conniff, Jim David, Will Durst, Negin Farsad, Matthew Filipowicz, Julianna Forlano, Katie Halper, Jeff Kreisler, Leighann Lord, Dean Obeidallah and Ken Schultz--comedians you know from Comedy Central, NPR and the Broadway stage, who have been fighting the good fight across the country, and promoting democracy one laugh at a time.
Laugh along with them--order the book today: http://laughingliberallythebook.com/
Get the ebook on Amazon!
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“She is charming, acutely observant, wickedly disarming, and, most importantly, funny as hell.”
— Mel Watkins, critic and author of On the Real Side: The History of African American Humor
“Leighann is as funny and insightful as any social or political comic working today. And I’m one of ‘em,
so I take notice.”
— Rick Overton, comedian, actor and Emmy award winning writer
“Leighann Lord is insightful and brings forth a grace of truth that makes you think and laugh at the same time. Awareness is bliss when you watch her take the mic. She’s funny, funny, funny!”
— Rain Pryor, actress and author of Jokes My Father Never Taught Me, Life Love and Loss With Richard Pryor
“Smart. Stylish. Laugh-out-loud funny.”
"Leighann Lord is one of the funniest female comics you've probably never heard of -- a comedy triple threat of beauty, style and razor-sharp wit who delivers an uproarious performance every time."
-- STAGE TIME Magazine
— Mel Watkins, critic and author of On the Real Side: The History of African American Humor
“Leighann is as funny and insightful as any social or political comic working today. And I’m one of ‘em,
so I take notice.”
— Rick Overton, comedian, actor and Emmy award winning writer
“Leighann Lord is insightful and brings forth a grace of truth that makes you think and laugh at the same time. Awareness is bliss when you watch her take the mic. She’s funny, funny, funny!”
— Rain Pryor, actress and author of Jokes My Father Never Taught Me, Life Love and Loss With Richard Pryor
“Smart. Stylish. Laugh-out-loud funny.”
"Leighann Lord is one of the funniest female comics you've probably never heard of -- a comedy triple threat of beauty, style and razor-sharp wit who delivers an uproarious performance every time."
-- STAGE TIME Magazine
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AUDIENCES SAY:
“She is funny and sophisticated.”
“A wonderful combination of beauty,
class, grace and goofiness.”
“She is so sly and funny. Sharp as a laser and quick to a punch. Every joke is handmade with her own brilliance and slant on life.”
relationships and more.
AUDIENCES SAY:
“She is funny and sophisticated.”
“A wonderful combination of beauty,
class, grace and goofiness.”
“She is so sly and funny. Sharp as a laser and quick to a punch. Every joke is handmade with her own brilliance and slant on life.”
The Funny Bone is in the Brain.
Get Your Audience Laughing & Thinking!
Contributor to Agostic Radio
Agnostic Radio is a show that seeks to question, ponder, and explore religion, philosophy, politics, and the news of the day. Leighann does a semi-regular segment call The Word of the Lord. @AgnosticRadio
- The News with Leighann Lord 10/11
- Off With Her Hair! 4/19/11
- Won't Be Seeing You at The After Party 3/28/11
- The First A.R. Interview 1/17/11
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The Urban Erma Goes Live with The Blog Out Loud Show!
It's David Sedaris meets The Vagina Monologues!
You’ll want to be in the audience as stand-up comedian, writer and chronic tweeter Leighann Lord brings her weekly humor blog, TheUrbanErma.com, to life!
Along with a talented cast of performers you’ll hear the blogs Leighann has written about her experiences as an African-American, female, stand-up comedian such as:
● The Desert is No Place for Place for Neat Freaks
● The Black Comic Perspective
● There’s a Tattoo on My Vagina, Wanna See? & more!
Come and hear how Leighann, a workaholic, control freak, perfectionist, has navigated a 20-year career in comedy, while diligently dodging the stereotypes.
Time: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Place: Ryan's Daughter 350 E 85th St., (Bet. 1st Ave & 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10028
Info: Doors open at 6:30pm Cash Bar; 7pm Showtime
Suggested Donation: $5
Featuring: Leighann Lord and guest readers Nancy Lombardo, Bill McCarty, and Angela Scott
Written & Created by: Leighann Lord | Directed by: Passion | Produced by: Boodaboo Productions & No Name NYC
Logo Created by: Casey Versailles
You’ll want to be in the audience as stand-up comedian, writer and chronic tweeter Leighann Lord brings her weekly humor blog, TheUrbanErma.com, to life!
Along with a talented cast of performers you’ll hear the blogs Leighann has written about her experiences as an African-American, female, stand-up comedian such as:
● The Desert is No Place for Place for Neat Freaks
● The Black Comic Perspective
● There’s a Tattoo on My Vagina, Wanna See? & more!
Come and hear how Leighann, a workaholic, control freak, perfectionist, has navigated a 20-year career in comedy, while diligently dodging the stereotypes.
Time: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Place: Ryan's Daughter 350 E 85th St., (Bet. 1st Ave & 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10028
Info: Doors open at 6:30pm Cash Bar; 7pm Showtime
Suggested Donation: $5
Featuring: Leighann Lord and guest readers Nancy Lombardo, Bill McCarty, and Angela Scott
Written & Created by: Leighann Lord | Directed by: Passion | Produced by: Boodaboo Productions & No Name NYC
Logo Created by: Casey Versailles
What People Are Saying About Blog Out Loud
I, like many others, found the stand-up backstage commentary and insights to be hilarious and quite revealing.
I found myself engaged in your writing style and the way in which the words resonated from the performances.
I loved the reading! It was hilarious and captivating, and it added a layer to hearing your work out loud
that simply doing a one woman show might not have done.
I found myself engaged in your writing style and the way in which the words resonated from the performances.
I loved the reading! It was hilarious and captivating, and it added a layer to hearing your work out loud
that simply doing a one woman show might not have done.
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