Lissa Lenis
Lissa Lenis' Bio
Lissa Lenis is a New York City-based stand-up comedian, writer, host, and content creator known for her high-energy storytelling, quick wit, and refreshingly honest perspective on culture, family, and modern dating. A proud Puerto Rican and Colombian comedian from Queens, she turns life's everyday chaos into smart, relatable comedy that resonates with audiences from all backgrounds.
A regular at New York Comedy Club, Lissa has also performed at premier clubs throughout New York City, including The Stand, Stand Up NY, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Union Hall. She has appeared in festivals nationwide, including the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Cleveland Comedy Festival, Oakland Comedy Festival, and Alaska B4UDie Festival, and has shared the stage with acclaimed comedians including Gina Brillon, Marcello Hernandez, Ian Lara, Ralph Barbosa, and Vladimir Caamaño.
Outside of stand-up, Lissa has established herself as a versatile host, writer, and digital creator. She collaborates with Project Pulso and Fallen Media, creating original comedy content that celebrates Latino culture while connecting with audiences through humor and authenticity. Her work has earned recognition from The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time Out New York, NY1, Vice TV, CUNY TV, Subway Takes, and Whoreible Decisions, with additional writing published by Time Out New York and Mass Appeal.
A regular at New York Comedy Club, Lissa has also performed at premier clubs throughout New York City, including The Stand, Stand Up NY, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Union Hall. She has appeared in festivals nationwide, including the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Cleveland Comedy Festival, Oakland Comedy Festival, and Alaska B4UDie Festival, and has shared the stage with acclaimed comedians including Gina Brillon, Marcello Hernandez, Ian Lara, Ralph Barbosa, and Vladimir Caamaño.
Outside of stand-up, Lissa has established herself as a versatile host, writer, and digital creator. She collaborates with Project Pulso and Fallen Media, creating original comedy content that celebrates Latino culture while connecting with audiences through humor and authenticity. Her work has earned recognition from The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time Out New York, NY1, Vice TV, CUNY TV, Subway Takes, and Whoreible Decisions, with additional writing published by Time Out New York and Mass Appeal.