JP Leonard

Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, JP Leonard is a stand-up comic with a sharp wit and a stage presence that commands attention. He’s been featured on Robert Kelly’s You Know What Dude Podcast and has graced top venues all across the U.S., from The Stand and New York Comedy Club in NYC to The Riot, Secret Group, and Improv in Houston. JP’s performed in Don’t Tell Comedy shows from New York down through Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, and he’s been a festival favorite from Austin to Atlanta, New Orleans to Knoxville. This fella’s shared stages with heavy hitters like Mark Normand, Dave Attell, and Jim Breuer, and hosted for legends like Tom Segura, Nate Bargatze, Doug Stanhope, Shane Gillis, and more. Outside the spotlight, JP’s the brains behind Lafayette Comedy, bringing laughs and community to his hometown, and he co-hosts the podcast We’re Dying Down Here with Tyler Arceneaux—diggin’ deep into the highs and lows of grindin’ comedy in the smaller markets. JP’s got the heart and hustle, cher, and the laughs to match.