Leon Scott

Comedian & Writer

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Leon Scott on Open Mic with Reese Waters

Writer, “Get Up DC” and “Open Mic” on WUSA 9

Helped drive the creative vision and direction for Washington, DC's first prime-time local comedy show. Served as a lead writer for daily monologues, producing engaging and informative news stories with humor and wit under tight deadlines.

Open Mic with Reese Waters
2022 Warner Bros Discovery Access Comedic Voices cohorts

Warner Bros Discovery Access Comedic Voices 2022

Selected for Warner Bros Discovery's inaugural late night writers program with writers, hosts and executives from "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," "Game Theory with Bomani Jones," "Impractical Jokers" and "Wipeout."

Leon Scott Comedic Voices Packet
Leon Scott 2021 Emmy Nomination

2021 Emmy Nomination - Get Up DC

Nominated for an Emmy for the commentary segments that closed out episodes of Get Up DC on WUSA9

Emmy Nomination
Highly professional behavior at the Onion HQ in Chicago

DAF x The Onion Workshop 2023

Selected to train with the writing staff of The Onion as part of the Diverse As F*ck Festival.

Leon Scott stand up show dates and times

Stand Up Comedy

Hosted and/or opened for a diverse array of entertainers, including Tony Woods, Jermaine Fowler, Josh Blue, Slick Rick, Kathy Sledge, Moses Storm, Nimesh Patel, J.R. DeGuzman, Ariel Elias, Reese Waters, Rolonda Watts, and the Daily Show Comedy Writers Tour.

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