Ismo Leikola first performed stand-up in his native Finland in 2002. He was named the country's best newcomer in 2003 and appeared in the TV series Act!One the following year. For three years running , he was voted best comedian of the Finnish festival Tomaatteja!Tomaatteja! In 2006, he performed his first gigs in English and made his Edinburgh debut the following year with his show Rogue State Finland. In 2008, he was placed third in the Laughing Horse new act competition |