Leila Navabi
Writer / PerformerLeila is a bilingual writer and comedian from South Wales.
In 2023, their sell-out Edinburgh Fringe debut 'Composition' was met with critical acclaim, transferring to Soho Theatre, where it was dubbed 'a debut full of charm, originality and promise' (The Telegraph.) Leila returns to Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 with their new show Relay.
Described as 'the actual future of comedy' (LMAOnaise), their television and radio stand-up credits include BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 (BBC) Live at Aberystwyth Pier (BBC), Stand-up Sesh (BBC), Stand Up in My House (BBC) The Leak (BBC) Ffyrnig (S4C) and Ni y Nawdegau (BBC Cymru). They have provided tour support for Jessica Fostekew, Laura Smyth and Nish Kumar.