Laura Canty-Samuel, comedian "L. Michelle ", is a NYC based comedian, actress, and writer. She was the winner of the 2012 Catch a Rising Star Stand-up Comedy Competition and was a finalist in the 2012 Ladies of Laughter Comedy Competition. As an actress (performing under the name Laura Canty-Samuel) TimeOut NY has given her one-woman comedy “Sunday Best” 4 Stars. The Village Voice said she’s an “… appealing, energetic woman” [who’s] “possessed of either boundless natural vigor or an awesome methamphetamine source.” Eh, not too shabby.