With light, imaginative and honest quips, award-winning comedian, writer and actor, Laura has quickly become a bright, amusing and gutsy voice on modern culture.


Biography

Comedian, author, and actor Laura Lexx is an all-round performer bursting with talent, and creativity. She boasts a series of highly polished and critically acclaimed stand up shows, and has TV and radio appearances in abundance. Her Edinburgh Fringe shows have won her Best Performer in the Comedian’s Choice Awards – an award voted solely by other comedians - two years in a row. She has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, and Roast Battle.

Described as a stand-up star by The Telegraph, Laura tackles modern topics and debates including feminism, technology, the environment, and anxiety with a contrastingly bubbly and uplifting style.

Laura’s book Klopp Actually, was inspired by a tweet she wrote about Jürgen Klopp that went viral. Her novel Pivot was described by Richard Herring as 'A heart-warming, joyous and assured debut novel about friendship that put me in mind of Kay Mellor at her funniest'.

Laura’s writing has also appeared in Glamour, and she has been featured in The Telegraph, The Times, The Scotsman, the Evening Standard and The Sunday Post.

Videos

The JLA Real Variety Show

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Books

Book written by Laura Lexx
Book written by Laura Lexx

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JLA Presents


Event - 30/04/2024 - 9:00 am

Speakers Breakfast

Understanding AI Now

Speakers
Priya Lakhani and Anne-Marie Imafidon

We were joined at 87 Barts Close by three brilliant speakers on a panel that delved into the complex world of Artificial Intelligence. Over the hour our panellists de-mystified AI, speaking about AI’s immense promise for enhancing our lives, alongside the apprehension it has generated regarding job security, privacy infringement, and ethical considerations.

Location

87 Barts Close, 87 Bartholomew Close, London, EC1A 7EB

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Event - 06/02/2024 - 9:00 am

Speakers Breakfast

Looking Ahead to International Women’s Day

Speakers
Samira Ahmed, Eniola Aluko, Julia Gillard, and Alex Mahon

We were joined by four fantastic speakers to look ahead at International Women’s Day. With the theme of this year’s event being #InspireInclusion, we were lucky enough to hear from four women who have each blazed a trail in their respective fields: CEO of Channel 4, Alex Mahon; the former Australian Prime Minister and Chair of Kings’ Global Institute of Women’s Leadership, Julia Gillard; one of the leading voices in football, Eniola Aluko MBE; and broadcaster and journalist, Samira Ahmed.

Location

Bishopsgate Institute, London

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