Ninia Benjamin is one of the UK ’s hottest female comedians with a wealth of television, stage and live stand-up experience.

Ninia was catapulted to stardom as one third of BBC3’s 3 Non-Blondes, which later transferred to BBC2 and BBC America before going to a second series, shown internationally. From this, her talents have been showcased across all the major UK channels in a variety of roles, as a presenter, studio guest, actress and reality TV star.  Ninia was crowned the Winner of Celebrity Scissorhands 2007 (BBC3) in which she and a host of celebrities cut and styled their way through two weeks in a televised salon, raising thousands of pounds for Children in Need.

She was recently seen in the hit Living programme, The Underdog Show in which celebrities were paired up with rescue dogs which they had to train in preparation for a number of obedience tests in front of an experienced panel of judges.  With an infectious sense of humour and effervescent screen presence, Ninia is a favourite guest and commentator for many popular discussion shows, for example Sky Comedy Close Up.  Other recent television appearances include Celebrity Masterchef and Hole in the Walll whilst her vocal talents can be heard in CBeebies’ Tinga Tinga Tales.

A talented and experiences actress, Ninia recently performed in Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues at the New Players Theatre as part of the London celebration of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women.  Other stage appearances include a stage production of Malcolm X and A Yorkshire Tragedy (The Royal Court Theatre). Ninia has played the lead role in the record-breaking run of Waiting to Inhale at the Theatre Royal and Woman on Top at the Hackney Empire.

Described by The Voice newspaper as “the comedy assassin”, Ninia is certainly not shy in her approach to her subjects. Although she doesn’t carry a gun, Ninia’s wit and cheeky persona are sure to kill any daring heckler’s attempts stone dead. Armed with a big smile, Ninia’s warmth both onstage and off lets her get away with absolute murder.

Ninia’s popularity as a stand-up comedian across the country at venues such as Jongleurs Clubs, Up the Creek, The Banana Cabaret, Glee Clubs and Bound & Gagged has grown quickly and she now headlines many clubs. She has spread her talents overseas and has enjoyed a successful run at the Cape Town Comedy Festival in South Africa.