Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones is a comedian and actress, best known for her work as a writer and cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live.
She’s bringing her standup show to the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie, Ill. on September 20, 2025.
She joined me to discuss her career in comedy and her upcoming performance.
To listen to the interview with Leslie Jones, click the play button below (or click here to open the audio player in a new tab/window).
NSC Presents: Leslie Jones - Live! takes place on September 20, 2025 at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie, Ill.
More information, as well as tickets, can be found on the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts website.
Mike Reflects
As I’ve said before, I really enjoy getting to explore things with my interviews.
The art of writing and performing comedy is one of those things, because, while it can often appear simple, anyone who’s ever tried it (or even just been to an open mic to watch other people try it) knows that coming up with consistent and quality material is anything but.
This interview really gave me a chance to, in the brief time we had, look at the various things that one needs (but can forget) to consider in making quality comedy.
When I interviewed Jeremy Herrin earlier this year about Fool for Love at the Steppenwolf, the big thing I was excited to get into was how the audience for a play in one location might need a different something than the audience for the same play in another place.
Afterall, art is often contextual, especially when it comes to how we engage with it.
As an art form, comedy is no different.
While I think, and you may agree, that the interview’s end is probably its most memorable (and resonant) moment, I think it serves to underscore that point.