Lesa MacLeod-Whiting
Biography
Lesa is an award-winning comedian, writer, and improviser from Wellington.
She began stand-up in 2020, quickly making her mark at the National Raw Comedy Quest Final.
Co-founder of the improv company Tiny Dog, Lesa debuted her solo show ON-BRAND at the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival, earning a nomination for Best Newcomer.
She is the co-host of the award-winning Are We Pals? podcast with Samantha Hannah and made her debut at the Best...
Lesa is an award-winning comedian, writer, and improviser from Wellington.
She began stand-up in 2020, quickly making her mark at the National Raw Comedy Quest Final.
Co-founder of the improv company Tiny Dog, Lesa debuted her solo show ON-BRAND at the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival, earning a nomination for Best Newcomer.
She is the co-host of the award-winning Are We Pals? podcast with Samantha Hannah and made her debut at the Best Foods Comedy Gala in Wellington.
Audiences love her absurd characters, political satire, and fast-paced audience interactions.
Lesa is a 2025 Billy T Award nominee and has won several accolades:
