Lesley Osuala is a Nigerian-American actor, writer, and comedian whose sharp wit, big characters, and fearless humor light up every stage he steps on. Whether he’s parodying pop culture, creating unforgettable characters, or delivering punchlines with surgical precision, Lesley brings bold, unforgettable energy wherever he goes.

A seasoned sketch performer, Lesley trained and performed on the main stages of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in both New York and Los Angeles. Some of his work has been feature on Comedy Central Digital, Bleacher Report, and Comedy.com. He was a finalist in the NBCUniversal/UCB Diversity Showcase and a longtime member of The PIT’s Supernova ensemble in New York City.

Lesley’s stand-up career is just as electric. He’s performed as a featured comedian in the Kenan Thompson Presents Showcase, a national platform created by Kenan Thompson to elevate both seasoned pros and rising comedy stars. He's also headlined on tours like The African Princes of Comedy, Starr Struck Comedy, and Talent Tap'N, with stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. In Dallas, he’s featured multiple times at the Plano House of Comedy and Dallas Comedy Club.

Online, Lesley’s character and sketch content has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok, earning over 12 million views. His comedic takes on shows like Love Is Blind, celebrity culture, and every day life have struck a chord with audiences around the world.

Off stage, Lesley is a high-energy host and emcee who’s brought his charisma to events like FestAfrica, the Nollywood African Film Critics’ Awards, Umu Igbo Unite, and dozens of university showcases across the U.S.

Lesley holds a B.S. in Marketing from Morgan State University, a Master’s in Engineering with a focus in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance from George Washington University, and a diploma in acting for theater, film, and television from the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. Smart, funny, viral, and battle-tested. Lesley is the full package.