Mekki Leeper

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Mekki Leeper
Born (1994-09-09) September 9, 1994 (age 30)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, writer

Mekki Leeper (born September 9, 1994) is an 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 [2] television series Jury Duty. For the latter, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. [3] His stand-up comedy has been featured on Comedy Central and The Late Late Show. [4]

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Leeper attended Temple University from 2013 until 2017 when he left to pursue his career. [5] [6]

In 2017, Leeper wrote for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. [3] The following year, Vulture included him on their list of "Comedians You Should and Will Know". [7]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018 New Girl Waiter
2018ResolutionsWrote and directed. [7]
2020Two Joysticks and Couch
2021–22 The Sex Lives of College Girls Eric [8]
2023 Jury Duty NoahAlso staff writer [3]
2024 St. Denis Medical MattMain role [4]
TBA Famous Supporting role [9]

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