Leila Gorstein

RedCo Ensemble

LEILA GORSTEIN / Ensemble (She/Her) is an actor, writer, and Scorpio based in Chicago. She grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, and got her BA in theater from Indiana University. Leila toured with The Second City National Touring Company on Redco (#Bloodco) and performed with Second City aboard the Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship. In addition, Leila was a writer and actor on the morning TV show, Toon in with Me. Leila co-wrote and co-starred in the hallmark comedy film Love Dump, which was a 2023 Slamdance Selection and winner of the Audience Award at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival. You may also hear Leila’s voice as the host on the Jackbox Games “Role Models,” and “TimeJinx.” When Leila isn’t onstage, you can find her in full latex biking around the city or buying plantain chips at Trader Joe's.  Thank you to Leila’s biggest comedic influences, her family: Mom, Dad, Arielle, Zack, and her loving partner Joey.  You can follow Leila on instagram @lolgorstein or see what she’s up to at Leilagorstein.com.