A Conversation with Carol Leifer

Comedian, Producer and Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer Carol Leifer in conversation with comedian Emmy Blotnick. Leifer shares insight, wit, and behind-the-scenes stories from her groundbreaking Career in stand-up and television, spanning Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Saturday Night Live, Hacks, and much more-including 12 stints writing for the Academy Awards. A book signing will follow the event.

This event is part of the National Comedy Center’s annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival featuring over 50 events happening August 6–9, 2026, in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY. Highlights include Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, Seth Meyers, Stand-Up Showcase, and over 20 of the most popular comedians touring clubs nationwide, block parties, Lucy tribute events, and more!

For the full schedule and to purchase tickets visit ComedyCenter.org/Festival