Teenage Stand-Up Comedian on the Autism Spectrum Has Us In Stitches
Leo Lytel is a 16-year-old stand-up comedian.
Leo, who lives in Washington, D.C., was diagnosed with autism at age 2, Syracuse.com reported. His diagnosis was later redefined as Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).
Now, the star-on-the-rise, who has been performing comedy since he was 13, has made a splash during his first appearance on the NBC show “America’s Got Talent.” His comedy routine centers around being a self-proclaimed “awkward high school student.” He got the judges and the audience laughing and now he’s been voted through to the next round.
Check out Leo’s hilarious routine in the video below:
For more on Leo’s story, visit his website.
Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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