- Born
- Birth nameLeslie Susan Berger
- Nickname
- The Berger with Everything!
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Vivacious actress, stand-up comedienne, Host and MC, marketing consultant, talent booker, sales executive, public speaker and event producer/coordinator, Leslie Berger, has worn many hats, making a name for herself in both the worlds of entertainment and business. She is the CEO and founder of Dream Big Entertainment Company.
A California native born and raised in Los Angeles, Leslie graduated with a BS Degree in Marketing from California State University of Long Beach. She ran a successful independent sales and marketing business for over 25 years before shifting gears to her passion of performing. One of her passions is to be the star of her own television sitcoms. Entertaining people and making them laugh brings her so much pleasure. Everyone needs a fun distraction from their issues and challenges of life! Laughter is great medicine for the soul!
Since 2002, Leslie has been acting in a variety of television and film roles. In addition, she has been Chairing and leading the Women in Film Actor's Group producing, booking talent, organizing and hosting panel discussions featuring top Hollywood Directors, Writers, Producers and Actors. In addition to her life as a performer, Leslie has worked as talent executive for the webisode television documentary news series "Understanding Cancer."
Leslie's involvement with the acting world inspired her to teach aspiring actors how to effectively network and market themselves in "the business of show business." Her workshops "The Business of Acting" has attracted students from all over the world to learn the essential skills they need to succeed in a difficult and highly competitive business.
Her comic alter ego "Berger, the Berger with Everything" has packed comedy clubs throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County area. In addition, she has produced comedy benefit events for various non-profit charities, schools and church groups.
When she's not in front of, or behind, the camera, planning and coordinating events, producing fund raisers for nonprofit organizations, Leslie enjoys spending time attending jazz and R and B concerts, plays, musicals, and traveling the world. One of her passions in life is to donate her time and experiences as a volunteer for various charity foundations especially those that reach out and help our youth. Leslie serves on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit organization "Sarge's Community Base, Inc". Our mission is reaching out and helping at-risk youth throughout Southern California. They learn life skills so they can be empowered successfully to have a happy and worthwhile life through Respect, Discipline, and Structure.
Leslie gives thanks to Papa Berger her adorable Dad for all his support and encouragement. She also gives thanks to her Heavenly Father who is always in her corner and where all blessings come from.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Leslie Berger - SAG/AFTRA actress and comedienne Leslie Berger is a native Californian born and raised in Los Angeles. She has been a member of SAG since 2003 and joined AFTRA in 2008. In 2011,she booked a pilot and co-starred in the original sitcom pilot "Uncle Willy's Family" written, directed and produced by Master P (Percy Miller.) Her role is 'the boisterous Jewish neighbor who people love to hate!'
Leslie believes laughter is great medicine for the soul! Entertaining people, making audiences laugh brings her pleasure. From 2002 to 2010, Ms. Berger served as Chairwoman of the Women in Film actor's group producing special events and Industry Panels. She secured and booked guest speakers as well as hosted the panel discussions which included top Hollywood Directors, Writers, Producers, Actors and Casting Directors. In addition to her life as a performer, Leslie was a talent executive for several independent productions including the documentary news web-based television series "Understanding Cancer," She currently hosts the on line "Keepin' it Real with Leslie Berger," show and the endearing series, "Papa Berger Knows Best" which is based on the life of her adorable 92-year-old Dad who shares his matter-of-fact wisdom, support and encouragement to online viewers. See www.leslieberger.org
Her workshop "The Business of Acting" has attracted students from all over the world to learn the essential skills they need to succeed in a difficult and highly competitive entertainment business. Her clean stand-up comedy routine, comic "The Berger with Everything" has been featured at comedy clubs throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County including The Famous Hollywood Comedy Store. In addition, she has produced comedy benefit events for charities, schools and church groups.
Leslie Berger graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. She has over 25 years of experience in marketing, sales, and the performing arts. Leslie is the CEO and founder of Dream Big Entertainment.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Patti Colston, Publicist
- Adolph and Ida Berger are her parents whom are very supportive with Leslie's Career in the Entertainment Industry.
- Graduated from Steven Spielberg's Alma Mater with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing
- There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting someone else up!
- "Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care".
- Take away a man's money ...you will hinder him. Take away a man's hope...you will stop him!
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