Leeanda Reddy

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Leeanda Reddy is a renowned South African actress and presenter, who brings her vibrant personality and professional expertise to the role of a conference event emcee.

With her background in entertainment and theater, she excels in engaging diverse audiences, ensuring that events are both lively and well-coordinated.

Known for her quick wit and ability to adapt seamlessly to the flow of any event, Leeanda’s natural charisma shines through as she keeps the audience captivated and the program running smoothly.

Her experience across television, film, and live events makes her a versatile and reliable choice for any corporate or formal occasion, where she combines her deep understanding of the audience with a professional yet approachable demeanor.

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Talent Highlights

  • Renowned Comedic Talent: Leeanda Reddy is a well-known actress and comedian, beloved for her sharp wit and comedic timing. She brings a vibrant and humorous touch to every event she hosts, keeping audiences engaged and entertained throughout.
  • Versatility: With a background in both television and stage, Leeanda’s diverse skill set allows her to adapt to various event formats, whether it’s a corporate gathering, awards ceremony, or charity gala. Her comedic style is tailored to suit the tone and nature of the event, ensuring that her humor resonates with the audience.
  • Engaging Personality: Leeanda has a natural ability to connect with people. Her approachable and lighthearted personality helps to create a relaxed atmosphere, making her the ideal choice for events where humor and interaction are key elements.
  • Professional and Organized: Despite her comic flair, Leeanda is also a consummate professional. She works closely with event organizers to understand the flow of the program and ensures that her performance aligns with the event’s goals and audience expectations.

Travels from:

  • Johannesburg

Fee Range:**

  • Emcee Range: 50,000 - 75,000

Leeanda Reddy won a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) in 2016 for Best Lead Actress in a Soap. She is a popular screen and stage actress, well known for her role as Priyanka Kumar on SABC 3’s Isidingo.
Her film credits include featuring alongside Naomi Watts in Diana, a supporting role alongside Boris Kodjoe and Tront van Espeim in Cape Town (based on Deon Meyer’s crime thriller series).

She was also the lead actress opposite Leon Schuster in the blockbuster Mr Bones 2. She has just recently filmed set of Dark Tower with Idris Elba.

Leeanda Reddy has a diverse performance career in television, film, theatre and corporate entertainment. The theatre has seen her perform on major stages throughout South Africa and abroad in India and Edinburgh, Scotland.

Leeanda Reddy | Celebrity Emcee

Leeanda is the co-owner of Mustard Seed Productions where she writes, directs and produces acclaimed stage productions. She is a BA Honours (Speech & Drama) graduate from the University of Natal (Durban) with majors in Linguistics and Drama.

Leeanda “On the Edge” speaker slot:
Leeanda Reddy can offer excerpts from her hit one-woman show called “on the Edge” which revolves around the life stories of thirty different women, or she can prepare a talk including comedy, tailored to the audience.

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