Jaleesa Maher

Teaching Faculty

Jaleesa Maher is an experienced comedic improviser, writer, teacher and performer. She has studied improvisation and sketch at The Second City and The Assembly in Toronto. As the founder of the hit sketch comedy group YAAAS KWEEN, she believes comedy can be made more accessible for marginalised groups.

She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing and works as a full-time Digital Analyst.

So, what gets Jaleesa out of bed in the morning? A flat white and the chance to make people laugh. She knows this line is corny, we told her.