Lesley Renee' Braden is a graduate of The Second City in Detroit and served as the only female in Motor City Improv during her run… sometimes gender has it's privileges.

Lesley co-wrote and was a part of the ensemble cast for the past four Motor City Improv revues: The Ho, Ho, Hoe-down, Bringin' Home the Bacon (A show inspired by the Footloose soundtrack), Drai Hoomph, The One Hoomph or Two Reunion Tour and Naughty or Nice: Motor City Improv is Naughty!  You can catch Lesley in her film debut as the "kisser in airport" in Kevin Smith's film DOGMA.  She has also worked at The Meadowbrook Theatre, The Little GEM (Purple Rose Productions) and The Second City Theatre Detroit.

Lesley happily volunteers her acting and teaching skills with Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit and resides in Madison Heights with her husband Rob and son Aiden.