LEAH BONNEMA
Leah Bonnema is a multi-hyphenate comedian, writer, actor, and popular podcast host who’s been seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Don’t Tell Comedy, and more.
As a nationally headlining comedian, she’s had the honor of performing for our troops overseas, touring with Lizz Winstead’s Lady Parts Justice and has been featured at the International Glasgow Comedy Festival, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, the Women in Comedy Festival, and at The Kennedy Center during the District of Comedy Festival. She’s performed stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Don’t Tell Comedy, Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy KnockOut, and Chris Gethard Presents.
As a writer and actor, Leah wrote and starred in Solving Leah, a comedic detective series ( produced with Frankenmel Films); the series was an *Official Selection* of The New York Television Festival and The Portland Film Festival. Leah also costarred, cowrote and coproduced The Dawns, a short that was an *Official Selection* of the Broad Humor Film Fest, The Austin Comedy Film Festival, and The Oregon Short Film Festival.
As an author, Leah recently published a rom-com novel, The Holiday Breakdown, which received a shout out on Katie Couric’s website; the novel is available in paperback and a new audiobook narrated by the author. Leah also recently directed My Catholic Guilt, which was nominated for *Best New Media* at the Conquering Disability with Film Festival. She is cohost of the top-rated podcast Were You Raised by Wolves, an Apple Spotlight pick, and has appeared multiple times on The Tamron Hall Show as an engaging etiquette expert.
Leah currently lives in Los Angeles with her fiance and their two perfect dogs, Lacey Jane and Greta Mae.
AS SEEN ON:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Don’t Tell Comedy
VH1
Gotham Comedy Live
Chris Gethard Presents
FEATURED IN:
The New York Comedy Festival
The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
The Women in Comedy Festival
Netflix is a Joke Festival
The District of Comedy Festival
Click here to view/download Leah’s acting resume.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES INCLUDE:
Climate Comedy Cohort Comedian (in collaboration with Yellow Dot Studios)
Yes And Laughter Lab Grant Recipient (co-sponsored by Comedy Central)
New York Television Festival Finalist (“Miss Conduct” pilot)
In Roads Screenwriting Fellowship Semifinalist
Apple Podcast Spotlight Pick (Were You Raised By Wolves?)
CONTACT
MANAGEMENT
Jess Agi, Green Olive Creative
jess@greenolivecreative.com
(646) 964-7875
THEATRICAL
Brianna Ancel, Clear Talent Group
brianna@cleartalentgroup.com
(818) 509-0121
Adam Liebross, Clear Talent Group
adam@cleartalentgroup.com
818-509-8738
CONTACT LEAH
leahbonnemacomedy@gmail.com
Follow Leah on social media:
PROJECTS
WERE YOU RAISED BY WOLVES? PODCAST
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! Leah Bonnema is thrilled to co-host the top-rated podcast Were You Raised By Wolves? with Emmy® Award-winning journalist Nick Leighton. Join the perfect odd couple as they try to make the world a nicer, more polite place and offer up practical advice to help you smoothly glide through any situation. The show has been featured by Apple Podcasts as “New & Notable” (x3), as a “Spotlight” pick, AND in numerous curated collections, as well as spotlighted in the New York Times, LA Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and more. With new episodes airing weekly and a national live tour - including during the New York Comedy Festival - subscribe today everywhere you enjoy your favorite podcasts.
Check out these videos of Leah and Nick as guest etiquette experts on The Tamron Hall Show (ABC) plus onstage for a LIVE episode!
THE HOLIDAY BREAKDOWN BOOK
Leah is thrilled to have released her debut novel The Holiday Breakdown! Now available in paperback and a new audiobook (narrated by the author), this holiday romantic comedy stars delightfully disheveled detective novelist Mae Robards. When Mae receives a message from her parents that they’re going to close the cross-country ski center in New Hampshire, she decides to pack up her life in LA and move home to help keep the family business afloat. As she drives cross-country with her dog Scarpetta, she must balance career demands from her new editor and a budding romance with a handsome tow-truck driver. With the help of her friends, family, and a little spirit of the season, can Mae make it all work or has she taken on more than she can handle?
Check out these clips of the star-studded live read of The Holiday Breakdown produced in conjunction with the audiobook release - narrated by the author herself!
PHOTOS
MORE VIDEOS
Leah Bonnema: Acting Reel (2025)
Leah Bonnema: Late Show with Stephen Colbert Appearance
Leah Bonnema: Clean Material Stand-up Set
Leah Bonnema: Don’t Tell Stand-up Set
Leah Bonnema: San Diego Stand-up Set
QUOTES & REVIEWS
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“One To Watch”
- Elite Daily
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Leah Bonnema is a really smart, funny female comic who tackles vulnerability in ways that are incredible.”
- Lizz Winstead, Bustle Magazine
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“A Giggle Goddess”
- Comediva
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“One of Funniest People You Should Know About...Her Twitter feed is equal parts intentionally bad puns, Machiavelli references and language that would make a teamster blush tomato red.”
- Triple J (Australia)
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“It Girl....Brash and bold, leaving no prisoners and issuing no apologies.”
- Holly Pinafore Mag
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“By far the best performance was given by the beautiful Leah Bonnema. The actress used her onstage powers to shine and is absolutely a joy to watch."
- Jade Estaban Estrada, The Villager-New York
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“Leah Bonnema is the most talented comedian I've ever worked with. She is completely honest in her material and her delivery pulling directly from her everyday life and talking with the audience, making us feel at home with her and relaxed in the palm of her hand.”
- Karen Sommers, Theater Director
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“Leah Bonnema, founder and host of Rosie the Irreverent, a comedy line-up showcasing hilarious female comics, has done yearly benefits for Pets for Life NYC, an animal surrender prevention program. Leah's benefits have allowed Pets for Life NYC to assist hundreds of animals in need. She is a great asset to Pets for Life NYC as both a volunteer with the program and as the warm and welcoming host of these wonderful comedy benefits. Leah is such a fabulous comedian! And if that is not enough, we love Leah even more because she is the proud mom of two rescued guinea pigs, Tupac and R2D2."
- Jenny Olsen Pets for Life NYC Coordinator The Humane Society of the United States
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“Leah Bonnema's stage presence is a force to be reckoned with. Her personal storytelling coupled with her rapid fire wit is unprecedented. This is one comic who truly commands your attention and dominates the stage!”
- Kendra Cunningham