Laura Jane Emes

Laura Jane Emes is a comedic actor, creator and producer best known for her 6-part satirical web series, 'Welfare', starring Peter Helliar, Pia Miranda and Jackson Tozer. Upon graduating from Flinders Drama Centre in 2009, Laura Jane was awarded a Helpmann Academy Mentorship with Working Dog's Tom Gleisner. Laura Jane has acted alongside Barry Otto and Rhys Muldoon in the AACTA nominated short film, Waiting For The Turning Of The Earth. She's performed stand-up at Sydney's Comedy Store at Fox Studios, supporting comedians such as Joel Creasey and Rhys Nicholson. And she's played multiple roles opposite comedian George Kapiniaris in The State Theatre Company of South Australia's production of The Give and Take. Laura Jane resides in Sydney with her partner and daughter.