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American writer, actor, and stand-up comedian

Mekki Leeper
Born (1994-09-09) September 9, 1994 (age 30)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, writer
Years active2018–present

Mekki Leeper (born September 9, 1994) is a Moroccan-American writer, actor, and stand-up comedian. He is known for his supporting role on The Sex Lives of College Girls, and for starring in and writing for the Peabody Award-winning television series Jury Duty. For the latter, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. His stand-up comedy has been featured on Comedy Central and The Late Late Show.

Leeper attended Temple University from 2013 until 2017 when he left to pursue his career.

In 2017, Leeper wrote for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The following year, Vulture included him on their list of "Comedians You Should and Will Know".

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 New Girl Waiter Episode: "Tuesday Meeting"
Resolutions Himself Miniseries; also writer and director
2020 Two Joysticks and Couch Various TV series
2021–2022 The Sex Lives of College Girls Eric 15 episodes
2023 Jury Duty Noah 8 episodes; also staff writer
2024–present St. Denis Medical Matt Main role
TBA Famous TBA Supporting role

References

  1. "Mekki Leeper". Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  2. Comedy Central Stand-Up (December 5, 2019). When Your Girlfriend Leaves You for a Pro Athlete - Mekki Leeper - Stand-Up Featuring. Retrieved January 22, 2025 – via YouTube.
  3. Mekki Leeper | Couples Therapy. April 30, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2025 – via shows.acast.com.
  4. "Jury Duty". Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mekki Leeper". Forbes. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 5, 2023). "NBC Comedy Pilot 'St. Denis Medical' Adds Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim & Mekki Leeper". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  7. Hart, Joey (January 24, 2024). "Temple stars shine bright at film and television awards". Temple University. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  8. ^ Fox, Jesse David; Kroeger, Jake; Pitchel, Samantha; McGlynn, Katla (November 13, 2018). "38 Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2018". Vulture. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  9. "Key Character Exiting 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' During Season 3". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  10. Ritman, Alex (November 19, 2024). "Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' for Black Bear (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2024.

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