Leyah is a Dutch/South African Comedian and Writer based in South East London, graduating
from Bath School of Art with a degree in Fine Art. She has completed Soho Theatre’s Comedy
Lab’s 10 week course under Andrew Doyle which culminated in a showcase set at the venue. Her
Stand Up circuit includes performances at Seven Dials Comedy club and Candle Lit Comedy in
Shoreditch. Her debut short film Sappho is currently in post-production with Seek Films. She has
recently completed a series of comedy shorts called Discharge in partnership with Director
Theresa Varga that are in production. Alongside this, she works as a Studio Designer for Shona
Heath and photographer Tim Walker. Her recent role as Creative Director for the short film – Exit
To Stage, has been nominated at The Underwire Film Festival for Best Production Design.