Laura Kightlinger is a multifaceted creative force, excelling in various fields as a writer, stand-up comic, and actor. Her impressive resume boasts a range of notable roles, including her portrayal of self-absorbed mom Deb Taylor in the popular Hulu series "PEN15" and Nurse Shelia in the hit TV show "Will & Grace". Furthermore, she has been a consulting producer on "Will & Grace" since its inception, lending her expertise to the show's creative process.
In addition to her television work, Laura has created and starred in her own critically acclaimed TV show, "The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman", which aired on IFC. She has also been a series regular on HBO's "Lucky Louie" and has lent her voice to several characters in the popular animated franchises "Lego Batman" and "Ninjago". Moreover, she is the voice of Dr. Scott in the beloved animated series "Dr. Katz: The Audio Files".
As a stand-up comic, Laura has had several half-hour specials on Comedy Central and HBO, showcasing her unique brand of humor. At the recent JFL Comedy Festival, she was praised by the Montreal Gazette as "a femme fatale deadpan who took risks leading the audience into hilariously unexpected territory".
Laura has also ventured into the world of literature with her debut book, "Quick Shots of False Hope", which has been described by the New York Times Book Review as a "memorable, disturbing, and darkly comic debut". The book is currently being adapted for film and television.
Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, Laura has also made a name for herself as a documentary filmmaker. Her feature-length documentary, "Sixty Spins Around the Sun", which chronicles activist Randy Credico's fight to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws, has won several awards at prominent film festivals, including the Boston, Empire State, Black Maria, and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. Additionally, Laura won 'Best Director' for her first short film, "Dependable People", at the Black Maria Film Festival.
Her impressive portfolio of short films includes "Cat Demon: Re-Exhumed", "American Heroine", "Roy Fabcock: Legendary Lover", "Exposition 7", "Laura Gets Adopted", the three-episode short series "Cat Guys" starring Frank Conniff and Eddie Pepitone, and the stop-motion thriller "The Scrap County Murders".
